Spicy Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans with Peanuts |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Pa-O Long Beans Finding long beans is worth the effort the high heat of the wok is just too much for green beans, which aren't as hearty. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb chinese long beans |
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (2 1/2 oz; not cocktail peanuts) |
2 teaspoons soy sauce |
2 to 3 small fresh thai chiles** (to taste), finely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
1 large shallot, halved lengthwise, then very thinly sliced crosswise (1/2 cup) |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
garnish: lime wedges |
Directions:
1. Cook untrimmed beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with tongs to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Trim beans and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces.
2. Meanwhile, pulse peanuts in a food processor until about half of peanuts are finely ground and remainder are in very large pieces (do not grind to a paste).
3. Stir together soy sauce, chiles, and salt in a small bowl.
4. Heat wok over high heat until a bead of water dropped onto cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add oil, swirling to coat wok, then add garlic and stir-fry until garlic begins to turn pale golden, about 5 seconds. Add peanuts, and stir-fry until all of mixture is golden, about 30 seconds. Add beans, and stir-fry until hot and well coated, about 2 minutes. Remove wok from heat, then stir in soy sauce mixture and shallot, stirring until shallot has wilted. Drizzle in lime juice and season with salt, then transfer to a bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5. *Available at Asian markets.
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7. Cooks' notes: · Beans can be boiled, drained, and patted dry 3 hours ahead. · If you don't have a wok, beans can be cooked in a 12-inch heavy skillet. (They will lack smoky flavor.)
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