Stir-Fried Bacon and String Beans by Couldeattbh

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) string beans, trimmed
• 150g (5 oz) bacon, chopped
• 150g (5 oz) cabbage, shredded
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
• 1 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chili oil or fresh chili, chopped
• 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add string beans, frying slowly for 6-8 minutes until the skin blisters and most water is released.
2. Push beans to the side, add the chopped bacon to the pan, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until crispy and rendered.
3. Add the shredded cabbage and minced lemongrass, tossing everything together for 2 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
4. Stir in the cooking wine, fish sauce, sugar, and chili, tossing for 1-2 minutes until well combined and the flavors are fragrant.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately while the beans are still slightly crisp.