Chinese Pork and Ham Recipes - Pork with Green Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g/1lb green beans, cut into chunks

• 30 ml/2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp salt

• 1 slice ginger root, minced

• 225 g/8 oz lean pork, minced (ground)

• 120 ml/4 fl oz/1/2 cup chicken stock

• 75 ml/5 tbsp water

• 2 eggs

• 15 ml/1 tbsp corn-flour (cornstarch)

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Method:

1. Parboil the beans for about 2 minutes then drain. Heat the oil and stir-fry the salt and ginger for a few seconds. Add the pork and stir-fry until lightly browned.

2. Add the beans and stir-fry for 30 seconds, coating with the oil. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.

3. Beat 30 ml/2 tbsp of water with the eggs and stir them into the pan. Mix the remaining water with the corn-flour.

4. When the eggs begin to set, stir in the corn-flour and cook until the mixture thickens. Serve immediately.