Yard-long beans or long beans

Summertime brings an abundance of fresh long beans, or yard-long beans, to Asian markets. They get their name because they really can grow to be about a yard in length. Long beans look and taste a bit like regular green beans, but their taste, texture, and juiciness don’t hold up as well when boiled or steamed. They really come alive when stir-fried or deep-fried. If you can’t find yard-long beans, you can substitute with fresh green beans.