Green Beans With Fermented Black Beans & Pork

This classic Chinese home-style dish delivers a powerful punch of umami flavor in every bite. Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried with lean ground pork and aromatic fermented black beans, creating a perfect balance of textures and savory depth. The sauce, thickened slightly with cornstarch, clings beautifully to the ingredients, coating them in a glossy, savory glaze. It is a quick, comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a robust side dish, this recipe brings the authentic taste of a Chinese kitchen to your table with minimal effort.

Cooking Method: Frying, Sautéing, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 215.0

Description

This classic Chinese home-style dish delivers a powerful punch of umami flavor in every bite. Crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried with lean ground pork and aromatic fermented black beans, creating a perfect balance of textures and savory depth. The sauce, thickened slightly with cornstarch, clings beautifully to the ingredients, coating them in a glossy, savory glaze. It is a quick, comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a robust side dish, this recipe brings the authentic taste of a Chinese kitchen to your table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Fermented black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.5 pound lean ground pork
0.25 cup chicken stock
1 pound Chinese green beans, trimmed and blanched
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1
In a small bowl, mash the fermented black beans together with the minced garlic and ginger to form a paste.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water, and cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce slurry.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or saut pan over medium-high heat.
4
Add the ground pork to the hot pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir in the mashed black bean, garlic, and ginger mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
6
Add the chicken stock and the blanched green beans to the wok. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through.
7
Give the cornstarch mixture a quick stir (as it may settle) and pour it into the wok while stirring constantly.
8
Continue to toss and stir the mixture for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
9
Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g17%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 45.0mg15%
Sodium 950.0mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 18.0g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese cuisine, green beans, fermented black beans, ground pork, stir fry, umami, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, wok, vegetable stir fry, pork recipe, asian cooking, quick dinner, side dish

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