How to Make Thai Pork and Green Beans
Step #1: Bring a pot of water to a boil and toss in your green beans. Let them cook for about 3 minutes, then strain and rinse with cold water. In all seriousness, it took me years to order something different. I finally got brave one night at dinner and decided to order something different. I went with Pad Prik King, also known as chicken with spicy green beans, and it was divine. Prik king itself is actually a type of curry, like panang or massaman. Step #2: Heat the sesame and grapeseed oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add in the curry paste and stir for 2-3 minutes until the paste is well combined with the oil. Use the back of a wooden spoon to work the two together. Step #3: Turn the heat up to medium high heat and add the pork strips. Stir the pork around to evenly coat in curry paste for a minute or two, then add in the broth, fish sauce, wild lime leaves (if using), and palm sugar. Stir well to combine. Step #4: Add the green beans to the pan and sauté for another 3 minutes. Step #5: Serve with lots of jasmine rice! For reheating, you can gently warm the dish in a skillet over medium heat, adding a little water or broth if it appears dry. Alternatively, you can reheat using a microwave but be sure to cover the dish and stir it halfway through.
