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Dry-Fried Green Beans with Pork and Scallions

Dry-Fried Green Beans with Pork and Scallions

By Malcolm JacksonOctober 17, 2023

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    35 minutes
  • Rating

This is our spin on a favorite Sichuan dish that uses a technique called dry-frying. We precook green beans in a small amount of oil to lightly char them and evaporate any moisture, which concentrates their flavor. Then the beans are stir-fried with ground pork and garlic plus a splash of Shaoxing wine and soy sauce for sweet-salty flavor. Be sure to pat the beans thoroughly dry before cooking. To add a touch of heat, garnish with sliced fresh chili or a drizzle of chili oil.

Ingredients
  • 2

    tablespoons Shaoxing wine OR dry sherry

  • 1½

    tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3

    tablespoons neutral oil

  • 12

    ounces green beans, trimmed, halved on the diagonal and thoroughly dried

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 8

    ounces ground pork

  • 1

    bunch scallions, white parts finely chopped, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces, reserved separately

  • 3

    medium garlic cloves, minced

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the Shaoxing wine and soy sauce; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the green beans and a pinch of salt. Toss, then distribute in an even layer and cook, stirring once every few minutes, until spottily browned and beginning to shrivel, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

In the same skillet over medium-high, add the pork, scallion whites, garlic and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the pork is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the Shaoxing mixture, then cook until the liquid has reduced, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Return the beans to the skillet and add the scallion greens. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and coated with the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Optional garnish: Sliced fresh chilies OR chili oil OR sesame seeds OR toasted sesame oil OR a combination