Latin American Chinese Style Pork Beans

Ingredients

In this Latin American Chinese adaptation, we incorporate elements of Chinese cuisine to add a unique twist to the traditional Mexican dish. The original frijoles puercos is enhanced with Chinese spices and flavors, such as soy sauce, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder. The dish is also garnished with traditional Chinese ingredients like green onions and sesame seeds, giving it a distinct Latin American Chinese flair. We alse have the original recipe for Frijoles puercos estilo Jalisco, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder, diced 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder, diced
• 2 cups (400g) pinto beans, cooked 2 cups (400g) pinto beans, cooked
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish) Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish) Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 2g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. 3.
   In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, tomato paste, Chinese five-spice powder, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and grated ginger.
4. 4.
   Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the pork and onions. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.
5. 5.
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
6. 6.
   Add the cooked pinto beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through.
7. 7.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Serve the Latin American Chinese Style Pork Beans hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pork shoulder — For tender and juicy pork, choose a well-marbled cut of pork shoulder.
• Chinese five-spice powder — If you don't have Chinese five-spice powder, you can make your own by combining equal parts ground cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a diced jalapeno or serrano pepper to the skillet along with the onions and garlic.
• Serve the dish with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.

Serving advice

Latin American Chinese Style Pork Beans is best served hot, straight from the skillet. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added freshness and crunch.

Presentation advice

To make the dish visually appealing, arrange the pork beans in a shallow bowl, allowing the vibrant colors of the sauce and garnishes to stand out. Sprinkle some additional sesame seeds on top for an extra touch of elegance.