Long Beans Stir Fry Recipes - Chinese Style

The versatile and affordable long beans can be transformed into various dishes - ranging from stir fries to soups or curries. However, nothing beats the simplicity of cooking long beans as a stir-fried dish. Trust me, a long bean stir fry as a pure vegetarian option is absolutely delightful (CHINESE CHILLI CASHEW VEGGIE STIR FRY VEGETARIAN)

Whether you prefer them cooked to a crunchy texture or soft bites, it works beautifully. Especially when stir-fried with common kitchen staples, these effortless, quick dishes are a winner. Ready to dive into the recipes? Not just one, but three easy and delicious options for you (PICKLED RED CABBAGE VEGETARIAN). 

Long Beans Stir Fry

Ingredients

1 packet long beans - cut into lengths

5 garlic cloves - smashed lightly

Dried chilies - as needed

½ tbsp Szechuan peppercorns - lightly crushed

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp peanut oil

Salt, to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and dried chilies, sweating for a few seconds.

Add long beans, stirring to coat them with the oil.

Season with salt, then add peppercorns.

Stir to combine and cook the beans until they reach your desired texture, stirring occasionally.

Add soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the beans evenly.

Dish out. 

Garlic Long Beans

Ingredients

One bunch long bean, sliced (cut into pieces) 

6 garlic, smashed

4 dried red chilies - broken

2 tbsp oil 

Salt to taste

Method

Sauté garlic and dried chilies, then add long beans and salt.

Stir-fry until the beans are softened. 

Add a little water if needed to help with softening.

Remove from heat.

Long Beans Stir Fried with Tofu

1 bunch long beans  -  sliced thinly

10 garlic  - chopped

I block white tofu  - sliced thinly

2 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

 

Method

Heat oil and saute garlic.

Add long beans, tofu and salt

Keep stirring to soften long beans, while the tofu will crumble to pieces.

Dish out.