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Szechuan-Inspired Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Spicy
Szechuan-Inspired Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry

with Sesame-Cilantro Rice

Difficulty: 2/3
Chinese

Put down the takeout menu and make this easy, saucy Szechuan-inspired pork and green bean stir-fry. Savoury ground pork, green beans and sweet bell peppers make the perfect trio nestled atop steaming black sesame-studded cilantro rice.

Allergens

Soy
Wheat
Milk
Sesame

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl

Tags

Spicy
Quick Prep
Good
SEO
Ingredients
Ground Pork

Ground Pork

250 g

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

0.75 cup

Green Beans

Green Beans

170 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sweet Bell Pepper

160 g

Cilantro

Cilantro

7 g

Ginger-Garlic Puree

Ginger-Garlic Puree

2 tbsp

Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Black Sesame Seeds

Black Sesame Seeds

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

Garlic Salt

Garlic Salt

0.5 tsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

1 tbsp

Oil

Oil

1 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.063 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Preparation
1
Cook rice

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

2
Prep

Meanwhile, trim and halve green beans.Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Roughly chop cilantro.Combine Szechuan sauce, cornstarch and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.

3
Cook veggies

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then green beans and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Remove from heat, then season with pepper and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic salt.Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.Carefully wipe the pan clean.

4
Cook pork

Reheat the same pan over medium-high.When hot, add sesame oil, pork and half the sesame seeds. Cook, breaking up pork into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Season with salt and pepper. Add Szechuan sauce mixture. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)

5
Finish and serve

Stir in half the cilantro, remaining sesame seeds and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter into rice.Divide sesame-cilantro rice between bowls. Top with veggies and pork.Sprinkle remaining cilantro over top.

Nutrition per serving

820

kcal

Calories

36

g

Fat

12

g

Saturated Fat

78

g

Carbohydrate

7

g

Sugar

6

g

Dietary Fiber

34

g

Protein

95

mg

Cholesterol

1260

mg

Sodium

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