Spicy Long Beans

These long beans (tane bodi) are also called yard beans, asparagus beans, or Chinese long beans. Long beans should be cooked just before serving to preserve their crispy texture. For better flavor, use only tender, slim, and evenly colored beans, as over-mature beans tend to taste bitter. In the US they are available and neatly packaged at Asian, Indian, specialty food stores, and some well-stocked supermarkets.