ISO: ISO recipes for preparing Chinese long beans. Anyone have a T&T favorite?

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Hi Pat! When I make these, I usually jus stir-fry them with some garlic -

sometimes I add a bit of hoisin sauce for sweetness as well.

Did you know they are aka snake beans?

 
I love stir frying them with garlic, but often cut equal lengths, boil a bit then wrap a bundle in ,

a bit of bacon strip (or prosciutto) and quick grill or fry...looks great as a side.

 
What about this recipe? REC: Spicy Soybeans

I know it calls for edamame, but the sauce is delicious, and I bet it would be great on the long beans as a stir-fry.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spicy Soybeans

Recipe By :Sandy in Hawaii
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

1 pound soybeans
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hondashi*
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic -- minced

Red pepper flakes and salt to taste *Hondashi is a Japanese bonito(fish)- flavored powdered soup base. If it's not available, try using the soup packet powder from a package of dried ramen. I'd probably use less than a teaspoon, though. Cook soybeans according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hondashi and sugar. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil. Add minced garlic, and saute briefly. Add soy sauce mixture, then add soybeans. Saute until dark golden brown. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste. Enjoy!

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Hondashi is a powdered bonito flavored soup stock, found in the Oriental section...

It's usually in a little box, with about 4 little foil packets, that you dilute with about 3-4 cups of hot water.

I usually use it to make a quick miso soup - dilute in a saucepan with hot water, according the packet instructions, add a couple of tablespoons of miso, mixed with a small amount of hot water, and add cubes of tofu.

It's kinda like the soup packet in the instant ramen, but not as salty, and has a milder flavor.

Hope this helps!

 
I love that recipe Sandi,

I used to sell them and people went wild over them. I of course called them Sandi's Spicy Edamame (smile). If I had called them soybeans, I would not have sold nearly as many. Funny thing how a name can really make a difference.

 
I bought it in a bottle and use it the same way to make miso soup.

I believe I bought it at Ralph's, but you can find it in any Asian market and perhaps Whole Foods.

 
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