Garlic Chilli Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 500g pork mince
• 300g green beans, trimmed and halved
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1–2 long red chillies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• Steamed rice to serve

Method

1. 1
   Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside so it's ready to go — stir fry moves fast.
2. 2
   Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat until it just starts to smoke.

   High heat is essential. Medium heat steams the pork instead of browning it.

3. 3
   Add pork mince in a single layer. Leave undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop colour. Then break up and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes total.

   Don't rush the browning — this is where the flavour comes from.

4. 4
   Push pork to one side. Add garlic and chilli to the empty side of the wok. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and just golden. Stir through the pork.
5. 5
   Add green beans. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the beans are tender but still have a bite.

   For kids who don't like chilli, plate their portion now before adding the sauce.

6. 6
   Pour the sauce over everything. Toss to coat. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce is absorbed and glossy. Scatter with spring onion and serve over steamed rice.

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