Long Beans with Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup black bean garlic sauce 
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch 
• 0.5 pound ground pork lean
• 1 pound beans fresh (see notes)
• 6 oz onion peeled chopped
• 1 tablespoon salad oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• wok

Directions

1. Trim stem ends from beans, remove any strings, and cut beans into 3-inch lengths; rinse.
2. Set a wok or 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat. When pan is hot, add 1 cup water and beans. Cover and stir occasionally until beans are tender to bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Drain beans and pour into a bowl.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix black bean sauce, 3/4 cup water, and cornstarch.
5. Return pan to high heat and add oil. When hot, add pork and stir-fry until meat is crumbled and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
6. Add onion and stir-fry 1 minute.
7. Add black bean sauce mixture and beans. Stir until sauce boils, about 1 minute.