Sweet-Sour Yard-Long Beans with Peanuts

Name: Sweet-Sour Yard-Long Beans with Peanuts
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Asia
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1¼ pounds yard-long beans (preferably the lighter-green variety), trimmed and cut in 1-inch diagonal lengths; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or grated (1½ teaspoons); 1½ tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger (no need to peel); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1½ tablespoons brown sugar; ⅓ cup chopped, salted, roasted peanuts

Preparation info

4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

About

Tart-sweet, briskly gingery and garlicky, this quick side dish will make a meal with any plain-broiled meat, poultry, or fish.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1¼ pounds yard-long beans (preferably the lighter-green variety), trimmed and cut in 1-inch diagonal lengths
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Side dish
Vegan

Method

In large skillet or wok heat oil. Add beans and toss over moderate heat until almost tender—about 5–6 minutes; beans will be slightly wrinkled and lightly browned. Add garlic; toss for a minute.
Combine ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a cup; stir to mix. Add to beans and toss over high heat until liquid evaporates. Season and serve hot, sprinkled wi