Chinese Long Beans with Cashews is a healthy stir-fry side dish with classic Chinese flavors. It's quick, easy, and a family favorite.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Chinese
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time3minutes
Total Time8minutes
Servings4servings
AuthorKatie Chin
Ingredients
1poundChinese long beanstrimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2tablespoonsoil
2clovesgarlicminced
2tablespoonshoisin saucehomemade or store-bought
2tablespoonsoyster sauce
2ouncesroasted cashews
Instructions
Blanch the long beans in boiling water until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the beans to an ice water bath with a slotted spoon to cool, then drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the long beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Dish out and garnish with roasted cashews. Serve immediately with steaming-hot rice.
Recipe Notes
You may substitute green beans for the long beans, but blanch them for 5 minutes instead of 2 minutes.