Chinese Long Bean
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About

The rich green china long been is easily recognized by it length. These beans are not sweet or crisp in texture as other green beans. China Long bean has its own characteristic which gives its unique flavour and texture to variety of dishes. The young stems and leaves are also edible but not usually available.

Information
Other names: Yardlong Bean
Translations: Ķīniešu Long Bean, Kinų Long Bean, Chineză Long Bean, Kineski Long Bean, Trung Quốc Long Bean, Chiński Long Bean, Chinees Long Bean, चीनी लांग बीन, Chinês Long Bean, Китайский Long Bean, Κινέζικα Long Bean, الصينية لونغ بقول, 중국어 긴 콩, Čínský Long Bean, Cina Long Bean, Intsik Long Bean, 中国龙豆, Xinès Long Bean, Kitajski Long Bean, Čínsky Long Bean, Cinese Long Bean, סינית לונג Bean, Kinesiska Long Bean, Кинески Дуга Бин, 中国語長期ビーン, Chinoise Longue Bean, Chinesisch Long Bean, Kinesisk Long Bean, Kinesisk Long Bean, Chino Long Bean, Китайський Long Bean, Kiinan Long Bean, Дълги китайски боб


Physical Description
Chinese Long Bean grows about three feet long but usually picked up at eighteen inches or less. These beans grow very quick in warm climates.  It have its unique texture as compared to other green beans. 
Colors: Light Green


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Tender, Meatier
Mouthfeel: Crisp
Food complements: Vegetables
Substitutes: Green beans


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Peak: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: When selecting, it is recommended to choose smaller, or younger beans that have light shade of green in it. 

Buying: Always buy fresh beans and mid size beans  as older beans have a more mature pea within, become tough and oily if they have grown to mature or large.Do not select beans that appear dry,rust spotted,  yellowed or too limp in texture. 
Procuring: Chinese Long Beans are mainly a warm-season crop and will survive in humidity and heat. It can be planted in wide range of climatic conditions but it is very sensitive to cold temperatures. 



Preparation and Use
Some of the most common dishes Chinese long beans are used are
Culinary Cory, Asian Green Bean Salad, Chicken Pot Pie etc.
Cleaning: Since the beans do not store well for more than several days, keep them refrigerated, but in the least coolest section within the refrigerator. For serving,