Instructions: 1.Wash string beans. Cut off ends and string. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Dry on paper towel.

2.Heat oil until smoking hot; slide in string beans gently. Deep fry beans until wrinkled, about 5 min.

Turn frequently. Drain. Remove.

3.Reheat 2 Tbsp oil in wok. Stir fry ginger for 10 seconds. Add pork.

tir fry until color changes. Add preserved vegetable. Add beans, salt, soy sauce, sugar, and stock. Stir fry 2 minutes or until dry. Add last 3 ingredients. Stir fry for 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.

Serve hot or cold
You can find the preserved vegeable in the canned food section of most Asian groceries. I find that stir frying )) the string beans in a little bit of oil works as well as deep frying them in 2 cups of oil.

Heres a recipe from "Madame Wongs Long Life Chinese Cookbook." I dont know about the long life bit, but the dish is quite good. I hope its the one you are looking for.

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