Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black beans, fermented rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound pork lean, ground
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound green beans chinese, trimmed, blanched
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Method

  • In a small bowl, mash the black beans into the garlic and ginger.
  • In a large wok or saute pan heat the oil and cook the pork, stirring occasionally until all the pink is gone--about 10 minutes.
  • Then add the mashed fermented beans and stock, mix together and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the green beans, mix together and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch until they form a paste.
  • While stirring pour the cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the bottom of the wok.
  • The liquid will thicken and as you toss the wok, coating the beans.
  • Taste and re-season with salt and pepper if needed.