Q: Can I use a different type of meat for this recipe? A: Yes, you can substitute pork with chicken or beef, though the taste will vary slightly.
Q: Is it necessary to use both light and dark soy sauce? A: Yes, the combination of light and dark soy sauce balances flavor and color.
Q: Can I cook the noodles separately? A: It’s best to braise the noodles in the sauce for optimal flavor absorption, but you can cook them separately and then mix them in if preferred.
Braised Green Bean Noodles: A Hearty and Flavorful Dish
Notes
- Pork slices - 1 piece
- Thirteen spices - 2 tablespoons
- Green beans - 200g
- Salt - 3g
- White sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Dried chili peppers - 2
- Minced garlic - 1 teaspoon
- Dark soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Light soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
- Cut the pork into slices. Heat oil in a pan and fry the pork until it changes color. Add dried chili peppers and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, and a pinch of thirteen spices. Stir-fry evenly.
- Add minced garlic and dried chili peppers.
- Add 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, and a pinch of thirteen spices.
- Pour in hot water, add an appropriate amount of salt, and boil for about 5 minutes.
- Lay the noodles evenly in the pot, cover and braise for 5 minutes. Stir the noodles with chopsticks, then turn off the heat and let it braise for another minute.
- For the best flavor, ensure the green beans and pork are well cooked, as the noodles will soak up the delicious sauce.
- Rich in protein from pork
- Provides carbohydrates from noodles
- Contains vitamins and fiber from green beans