Chinese long beans (also called Chinese green beans, yardlong beans, and chopstick beans) are a staple vegetable in much of Southeastern Asia. While they can be eaten raw they're often thrown in stir-fries, curries, and omelettes. They taste like the European-American style of green beans but the flavor is sharper and they have a crunchier texture. Incredibly healthy and now widely available in most supermarkets, Farmers' Markets, and Asian markets, they're a new and affordable option for adding to main courses or using for simple side dishes.
I love to prepare them in a Sichuanese style using Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies (preferably, a Chinese variety). The spices are quickly stir-fried to bring out their flavors before the long beans are added. The result is a fiery dish that will awaken the senses and perk up your usual dinner rotation.
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