Green beans are a common vegetable on the spring and summer table; here is how to make braised green beans

Green beans are one of the common vegetables on the spring and summer table. They are also a vegetable that people rather like.

Whether stir-fried on their own, stewed with meat, or blanched and served as a cold salad, green beans suit people's tastes very well.

Oil-braised green beans are a very home-style preparation; once done, the green beans are glossy and full of flavor, and they are a great partner for rice.

Ingredients list

• Green beans 250g

• Lean pork 150g

Secondary ingredientsScallion, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking oil, MSG, salt, cornstarch

Steps for making braised green beans

1. Prepare the ingredients you need

2. The seasonings you need are these

3. Remove the strings from the green beans and wash them, break them into short sections by hand, or cut them with a knife, and drain off the water on them

4. Cut the pork into thin slices, flatten the garlic and ginger with the flat side of a knife; slice or shred them if you prefer

5. Add oil and heat the wok; when the oil is 70 percent hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until half cooked, then pour into a slotted spoon

7. Leave a little base oil in the original wok, saute the ginger and garlic until fragrant, add the pork slices and stir-fry until they change color

8. Add the green beans, add soy sauce, salt and stock, cover with the lid, simmer over low heat until tender, turn to high heat, add MSG, and thicken with cornstarch

• Tips

• Green beans need their tough strings removed for the best texture.

  Green beans must be cooked thoroughly over high heat to remove the saponin and alkaloids inside, so they are healthy to eat.