Stir-Fried Pork Slices and Green Beans in Oyster Sauce (蠔油肉片四季豆)
Ready to savor a harmonious blend of flavors and textures? Introducing 蠔油肉片四季豆, or Stir-Fried Pork Slices and Green Beans in Oyster Sauce. This dish is a staple in Chinese cuisine, marrying the tender juiciness of pork with the snappy crunch of green beans. The oyster sauce lends it a savory umami flavor that will have you going back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 300 g pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- 200 g green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
Prep the Ingredients:
- Thinly slice the pork tenderloin and trim the green beans. Set aside.
Cook the Green Beans:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the vegetable oil.
- Add the green beans and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until they're tender but still crisp. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Cook the Pork:
- In the same wok, add the remaining oil.
- Add the garlic and onion, stir-frying until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the sliced pork and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until no longer pink.
Combine and Cook:
- Return the green beans to the wok with the pork.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and green beans, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve:
- Serve hot over steamed rice or enjoy it as is.
