Stir-Fried String Beans with Shredded Pork

 Stir-Fried String Beans with Shredded Pork is a homestyle Chinese dish that’s flavorful, colorful, and quick to prepare. Tender strips of pork are stir-fried with crisp, slightly sweet string beans and savory seasonings, making it a perfect pairing with steamed rice. It’s a classic in Northern and home-style Chinese cooking.

🧄 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Main:

• 200g (about 7 oz) lean pork (tenderloin or pork loin)

• 250g (about 9 oz) string beans (green beans or yardlong beans)

For Pork Marinade:

• 1 teaspoon light soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

For Stir-Fry Seasoning:

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

• 1–2 tablespoons water or stock

Aromatics:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 slices ginger

• 1 fresh chili (optional), sliced for heat

Cooking Oil:

• About 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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🔪 Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Pork

• Slice pork into thin shreds (about matchstick thickness).

• In a small bowl, mix pork with marinade ingredients (light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and oil).

• Let marinate for at least 10 minutes to make it tender and flavorful.

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2. Prepare the String Beans

• Wash and trim both ends of the beans.

• Cut into 4–5 cm (about 2-inch) lengths.

• Optional: For quicker cooking, you can blanch beans in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain and set aside.

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3. Stir-Fry the Pork

• Heat a wok over high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil.

• When hot, add pork shreds and stir-fry quickly until they turn pale (about 1–2 minutes).

• Remove from the wok and set aside.

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4. Cook the Beans

• In the same wok, add another tablespoon oil.

• Add ginger slices and garlic, stir until fragrant.

• Add string beans and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes (or until slightly wrinkled and tender-crisp).

• If needed, sprinkle a tablespoon of water to help them cook through.

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5. Combine and Season

• Return pork to the wok.

• Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and a splash of water or stock.

• Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.

• Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

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6. Serve

• Remove from heat and plate immediately.

• Best enjoyed hot with steamed rice.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve alongside plain white rice and a light soup for a balanced meal.

• This dish also works well in a lunchbox as it reheats nicely.

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✅ Tips for Success

• Cut pork across the grain for extra tenderness.

• Blanching the beans first reduces stir-fry time and keeps them bright green.

• Use high heat for the pork to lock in juices quickly.

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🧡 Why This Dish is Loved

• Simple ingredients, big flavor

• A mix of tender meat and crisp vegetables

• Quick to make — perfect for busy weeknights