Editor’s Note: Are you still stir-frying green beans? In the scorching summer, a dish of stir-fried green beans on the dining table is crisp and refreshing, very appetizing. However, eating the same dish all the time can get a bit boring. Today, let’s learn a recipe for “Green Beans Two Ways”, a Hong Kong-style home-cooked dish that incorporates the flavor of char siu (barbecue pork), making it incredibly delicious!
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of green beans
– 1/2 purple onion
– 8 oz char siu
– 2 oz carrots
– Some ginger and minced garlic
– 1/3 cup chicken broth
– 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
– A little dash of pepper, sesame oil
– 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions:
1. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into sections.
2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water and set aside.
3. Slice the onion, carrots, and char siu into strips.
4. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the char siu until fragrant, then remove from the pan.
5. Sauté ginger, garlic, and onion in the same pan, then add the carrots.
6. Add back the green beans and char siu, stir-fry together.
7. Pour in the seasoned broth mixture, stir well, and serve.
Additional Recipe – Green Bean Char Siu Omelette:
Ingredients:
– A suitable amount of green bean char siu (prepared from the recipe above)
– 6 eggs
– A pinch of salt
– A dash of pepper
– An 8-inch non-stick pan
Instructions:
1. Take a suitable amount of green bean char siu, dice it, and set aside.
2. Beat the eggs, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Mix the diced green bean char siu into the egg mixture.
4. Heat a little oil in the pan, pour in a small portion of the egg mixture, cook over medium heat until the bottom sets.
5. Use a spatula to fold the omelette in half, cook until both sides are golden brown.
Noteworthy:
– The chef has over forty years of culinary experience
– Former deputy head chef at the first flagship Chinese restaurant of Maxim’s Group in Japan
– Former head chef at Ocean City Restaurant
– Invited guest on the famous cooking show “Yan Can Cook” hosted by Martin Yan
– Former personal chef to American tycoon George Bowles
This twist on the classic stir-fried green beans is sure to add some excitement to your dining table! Enjoy experimenting with these delicious recipes at home.