Fried pork with fish sauce and green beans
3 servings
25 minutes
Fried pork with fish sauce and green beans is a vibrant dish of Thai cuisine that combines tender meat with spicy notes of garlic, lime, cilantro, and chili pepper. The fish sauce gives it a rich umami flavor while brown sugar balances it with a light sweetness. Crispy green beans add freshness and texture contrast. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables, revealing the richness of Southeast Asian aromas. Thais appreciate it for its quick preparation and harmony of flavors, while the combination of spices and fresh ingredients makes it unforgettable. It is especially delicious served with jasmine rice that absorbs the sauce, complementing the flavor composition.
1
Add green beans to boiling salted water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the boiling water and place the beans in cold water while the pork is cooking.
- Green beans: 300 g
2
Slice the pork across the grain into very thin rectangular pieces (2x5 cm) and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Pork fillet: 400 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
3
Heat oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped garlic, lime zest, cilantro, and chili pepper for 1 minute.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Lime zest: 1 teaspoon
- Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
4
Add the meat to the spices and fry for 2-3 minutes while stirring quickly. Then add fish sauce, sugar, and beans, and continue frying for about 1-2 minutes while occasionally shaking and stirring.
- Pork fillet: 400 g
- Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Brown soft sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Green beans: 300 g
5
Mix the cooked meat and beans directly in the pan with lime leaves.
- Lime leaves: 100 g