Red pork with beans

4 servings

60 minutes

Red pork with beans is a traditional dish of Chinese cuisine known for its rich and intense flavor. The caramelization of sugar gives the meat an appetizing crispy crust while keeping it juicy inside. Ginger, cinnamon, and chili pepper create a spicy, warming aroma, while soy sauce adds depth to the taste. Braising in white wine makes the meat tender and soft. This dish pairs perfectly with rice or fresh vegetables like crispy green beans. It is often prepared for family dinners and celebrations, bringing comfort and warmth. Chinese cuisine is famous for its balance of flavors, and this recipe is a great testament to that.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 205
• Proteins: 21.3g
• Fats: 7.3g
• Carbohydrates: 13g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Pork: 400 g
• Dry white wine: 1 tbsp
• Ginger root: 0.2 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Cinnamon: 1 pc
• Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Water: to taste
• Green beans: to taste

Cooking steps

1. First, we cut the meat into small pieces.

2. Pour vegetable oil into a wok, heat it on low heat, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and dissolve while constantly stirring. Slightly increase the heat and bring the mixture to a light brown caramel color.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

3. We drop pieces of pork into the wok, stir quickly, and to avoid scratching the surface, it's best to use a silicone spatula. Now each piece is coated with an oily-sugar mixture, and since it's coated, it won't release juice. This way, you'll have a crust on the outside and juicy meat on the inside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork: 400 g

4. Add wine and sauté a little more. Meanwhile, chop the ginger and cinnamon and add them to the wok.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry white wine: 1 tablespoon
   • Ginger root: 0.2 piece
   • Cinnamon: 1 piece

5. We pour water over the meat just to cover it and bring it to a boil. While the water is boiling, we chop the chili pepper and add it to the meat. It will be spicy, but in moderation.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water:  to taste
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece

6. Once it boils, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and let it bubble quietly for about 30 minutes. For a side dish, rice or vegetables like green beans are suitable - just sauté them in oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Five minutes before the meat is done, add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to the wok.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green beans:  to taste
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons