Ingredients

1 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 pound skinless pork belly or pancetta, sliced

1/4 inch thick and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine, sake or water

1/2 cup Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the green beans until crisp-tender, 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then pat dry.
  2. In a large skillet or a wok, heat the oil until small puffs of smoke begin to appear. Add the pork belly in a single layer; cook over high heat, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the Vietnamese Stir-fry Sauce and cook over moderate heat until the pork is tender, about 3 minutes longer. Add the green beans and cook over moderate heat until tender, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter and serve.