Beans With Fried Rice And Dumplings Recipe Simple Home Edit

Personally, I love drizzling the whole lot with chilli oil for an extra burst of flavour, but this is also optional. The dish looks as if it would take hours in the kitchen … but the best part? With the help of the freezer and a few clever shortcuts, I can have this dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes. Frozen veggies really are our friends when it comes to quick stir-fries – being snap-frozen soon after harvesting, they retain their nutrients. And if you have some leftover rice, this dish is a cinch to make. If you want to include dumplings – and I suggest you do, as they really take this dish to another level – you can make your own (see recipe below) or use store-bought wontons from the refrigerator section of the supermarket.

Do I use fresh or frozen green beans?

You can use either in this recipe! The idea is that this is quick and easy … and frozen veg can help with that! If using frozen green beans, you will need to cook them 2–3 minutes longer. I’ve given you specific instructions in the recipe (cook them covered first, then uncovered in the last few minutes of cooking).

How do I get a nice char on my green beans?

Use a high heat – The high heat helps to quickly develop the char without overcooking.Preheat the pan – The pan needs to be very hot before adding the oil or any other ingredients.Don’t overcrowd – Overcrowding the pan with too many green beans will steam them, rather than char.

What can I use instead of minced (ground) pork?

Minced chicken is the best substitute, or you could also use crumbled firm tofu for a vegetarian option.

Don’t add other vegetables

While I’m normally a big fan of loading up my stir-fries with extra vegetables, the appeal of this recipe is its simplicity. It allows the main ingredients to shine without being overshadowed by too many flavours and textures. Trust me on this one!

How do I get Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans on the table, fast?

Rice – You can use day-old cooked rice or microwave rice to speed up the cooking process.Frozen green beans – To limit the amount of prep required in the recipe you can use frozen green beans (no washing or trimming required!).Frozen dumplings – Dumplings are a delicious accompaniment to this meal. I always have some wontons in the freezer ready for when I need them. Make sure you check out my homemade wonton recipe, which includes freezing instructions. Or you can buy them from the supermarket or Asian grocery stores.

Watch how to make Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans

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2 tbsp cooking oil (see note 1) 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) frozen or fresh green beans 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) pork 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce) 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)

EGG FRIED RICE

1 tbsp cooking oil (see note 1) 1 tsp freshly minced garlic 3 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped, white and green parts separated 2 eggs, whisked 2 cups (370 g) cold cooked rice (or 450 g/1 lb microwave rice) 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce) 1 tsp sea salt flakes ½ tsp cracked black pepper

TO SERVE

12 store-bought or homemade wonton dumplings (optional) Chilli oil (optional)

EGG FRIED RICE TO SERVE

Make ahead

Pork and beans: Cook the pork and green beans mixture up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Egg fried rice: Prepare the fried rice in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.