Stir-Fried String Beans with Coca-Cola Caramel Glaze

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare all ingredients: cut string beans into 2 to 2½-inch pieces, slice pork belly, cut bell pepper into strips, chop tomatoes, slice onion, and chop garlic. Doing mise en place first ensures smooth cooking.
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   Heat a wok until it smokes. Add pork belly slices and sear until golden brown on all sides, rendering the fat. Maintain high heat.
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   Add minced garlic and stir until golden, being careful not to burn it. The garlic will infuse the oil and flavor the pork.
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   Add soy sauce and mix well. Pour in Coca-Cola, which adds sweetness and acidity to the dish.
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   Add about 1 cup water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered until the pork becomes tender.
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   Once the pork is tender, remove it from the wok and let the liquid reduce to form a glossy caramel-like glaze.
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   Add onion and tomato to the remaining oil and stir-fry until softened.
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   Return the pork to the wok and combine with the onion and tomato mixture. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
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   Add the string beans and stir-fry for about 2 minutes to retain their color and texture.
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    Stir in oyster sauce for umami depth. Add a bit of water to create a light sauce coating.
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    Continue stir-frying the string beans for another 2 minutes until just tender. Add bell pepper last to keep it crisp, or add it with the beans if you prefer it softer.
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    Stir-fry for 1 to 1½ minutes, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and serve.
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