Sesame Chinese Long Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Keyword:
bean, Sesame
Servings: 2
Calories: 160 kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g Chinese long beans (豇豆) , around 8 oz
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
Sesame paste
- 1 tbsp. sesame paste
- 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
- water as needed
Instructions
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To prepare the long beans, cut the two ends off and then into 6-8cm pieces.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds with 1 tablespoon of sesame paste in a small bowl. And then add around 1 or 2 tablespoons of water, stir in one direction for minutes until all the ingredients combined well.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add around 1/4 teaspoon salt and then cook the long beans for 3 minutes (make sure the beans are well-cooked but still green). Transfer out immediately and soak in iced water. Drain completely after cool down.
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Mix all the seasoning expect the sesame paste with the long beans. Give a big stir to make sure all the beans are well coated and the sauce is well absorbed.
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Drizzle sesame paste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chinese Long Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 421mg18%
Potassium 363mg10%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1080IU22%
Vitamin C 25.8mg31%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.