Spicy Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans with Peanuts
Spicy Stir-Fried Chinese Long Beans with Peanuts is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook untrimmed beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook 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.
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).
Stir together soy sauce, chiles, and salt in a small bowl.
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.
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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
