Sweet and Sour Long Beans

• 2 cups long grain rice
• 3 1/2 cups water or stock
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/4 pound ground pork
• 1 1/2 pounds yard long beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces (regular green beans can be substituted)

1. To cook the rice: Place the rice and water in a glass-measuring cup large enough to hold them or any microwave safe bowl.
2. The rice expands a lot during cooking, so choose a container large enough to accommodate the final product.
3. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
5. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process.
6. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.
7. To prepare long beans: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar, stir until completely mixed.
8. In a large skillet or wok pan, heat oil over medium high heat.
9. Add pork and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
10. Add the beans and toss until well coated.
11. Cook 7 to 10 minutes or until beans are almost cooked.
12. Increase heat to high, add the sauce and cook until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 to 6 minutes.
13. Serve immediately over hot rice.

long grain rice, water, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, brown sugar, peanut oil, ground pork, long beans

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sweet-and-sour-long-beans-recipe.html (may not work)