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Long Beans and Noodles





Yields
Makes 2 servings

 1/2 pound yard-long beans
 8 ounces fresh udon or fresh Shanghai (about 1/4 in. thick) noodles
 2 tablespoons salad oil
 2 tablespoons sesame seed
 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1 tablespoon minced fresh red jalapeño or serrano chili (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes)
 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Step 1
1

In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, trim stem ends from 1/2 pound yard-long beans; rinse beans.

Step 3
3

To boiling water, add beans and 8 ounces fresh udon or fresh Shanghai (about 1/4 in. thick) noodles. Cook just until beans and noodles are tender to bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 4
4

To prepare sesame dressing: In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons each salad oil and sesame seed. Shake pan often until seed is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and minced fresh red jalapeño or serrano chili (or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes). Stir, remove from heat, and let cool about 2 minutes.

Step 5
5

Add 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar and stir to blend.

Step 6
6

Mix sesame dressing with hot beans and noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 703Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1200mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 104g35%

Dietary Fiber 11g44%
Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.