Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry
A fiery Filipino vegetable dish featuring chopped green beans sautéed with ground pork and creamy coconut milk. This filipino-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground pork, coconut milk, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 pieces bird’s eye chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- to taste salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium finely chopped onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 lb ground pork and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped bird’s eye chilies and 1 lb chopped green beans, cooking for 4 minutes until the beans begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and 2 tbsp fish sauce, stirring to combine. Simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the green beans are tender.
- Step 5: Season with salt to taste and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground pork from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Gising-Gising Spicy Green Bean Coconut Stir-Fry?
Filipino pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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