Chinese recipes |
Sichuan Beans |
6 ounces finely-ground pork Marinade: 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 pinches freshly-ground white pepper 2 cups groundnut/peanut oil 1 pound green beans, French beans -- topped and tailed or Chinese yardlong (snake) beans -- snapped 4" lengths 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried shrimp (har mai) -- soaked 1 hour in warm water, drained and minced 3 garlic cloves -- crushed 1 1/2 tablespoons preserved Sichuan vegetable (jar choi) 2 teaspoons chili bean paste 1 red chili pepper -- finely chopped, for garnish |
Place the ground pork in a bowl, add all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Set aside. |