Pae Thee Thoke
Chinese long beans, also known as yard-long beans, really are long — about 18 inches.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 side-dish servings
Ingredients
1 bunch Chinese long beans (1 1/4 lb), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large shallots (4 oz), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons salted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon peanut oil
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges
Preparation
Step 1
Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans well and pat dry.
Step 2
Toss beans with remaining ingredients and season with salt.