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Description/Taste
The China Long bean should be picked young while it is at its most crisp, sweet and tender. Young beans develop within sixty days of cultivation, and the long pods grow in pairs from the stem. Known for their extraordinary length beans can grow up to thirty inches in length but for best flavor and texture should be harvested when between twelve and eighteen inches. The bean pods have a spindly, cylindrical form with a smooth, grooved, firm texture and green-colored shell. The bean pod's flesh contains succulent, pale, lime green peas (the plant's seeds) with eyes similar in shape to black eyed peas. If beans are allowed to fully mature, they can be shelled and the seeds used as other shelled beans and peas. The flavor of China Long beans is grassy and slightly sweet with a more intense bean flavor than traditional green beans. Of all the China Long bean varieties the green is known to be the sweetest and most tender.
Seasons/Availability
China Long beans are available year-round with a peak season in the summer and fall months.
Current Facts
China Long beans, are a member of the Fabaceae family and botanically known as Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis. They are botanically a type of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) though they resemble pole beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). A true legume the China Long bean has many other given names, depending on region and culture. It is also referred to as Asparagus bean, Snake bean, Yardlong bean and Long-Podded cowpea. There are also multiple varieties of China Long bean including purple, red, green and yellow as well as multicolored green, pink and purple strains.
Nutritional Value
China Long beans are an incredible vegetarian source for nutrition. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, thiamin, potassium, and iron.
Applications
China Long beans should be very fresh when purchased. When young and tender they can be used raw and are a welcome addition to green and grain salads. Unlike conventional green beans China Long beans tend to get waterlogged when boiled or steamed so when preparing in this method be sure to only do so for a short duration. Their texture will be most favorable when they are stir-fried, sautéd, grilled, dry-fried, or deep-fried. China Long beans can also be preserved and pickled. Pair with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, bitter or spicy Asian greens, Sichuan peppercorns, black bean sauce, hot peppers, oyster sauce, curry spice, beef, pork and chicken. China Long beans will keep, dry and refrigerated. For best flavor and texture use within three to four days before beans become wilted and floppy.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Chinese cuisine the China Long bean is traditionally pickled with Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger and star anise. The pickled beans can be eaten as is or prepared in a variety of regional dishes such as uan doujiao chao roumo or sour bean pods with ground pork.
Geography/History
The China Long bean is native to southern Asia and thrives in tropical and sub-tropical regions throughout the world. Its Asian origins have maintained its culinary relevance in countries such as Thailand and China. It has spread in popularity in equatorial regions of Africa and South America where it has become a boon of food security and sustainable rural growth. The China Long bean grows on a climbing vine and will benefit from a trellis or support. Like most beans China Long thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant. Additionally they enrich the soil they are planted in as they are nitrogen fixers.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Patio on Lamont | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Bitter Brothers Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-961-9960 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Newtopia Cyder | San Diego CA | 619-414-9971 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Pendry SD (Pendry Banquets) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Fifty Two Remedies | San Diego | 858-707-7016 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Puesto-La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-775-2289 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Trattoria Positano | Cardiff CA | 760-320-111 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
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Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 13 days ago, 8/10/19 
Seafood City
Near Vallejo, California, United StatesAbout 20 days ago, 8/02/19 
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L27 002104810330 About 38 days ago, 7/16/19 Sharer's comments : Long beans 🇬🇷 
Tekka Centre 竹脚中心
Tekka Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd. L1 Tekka Center Singapore 210666 About 40 days ago, 7/13/19 Sharer's comments : Long beans sold every where .. 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 42 days ago, 7/12/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 44 days ago, 7/10/19 Sharer's comments : China Long Beans looking good 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 57 days ago, 6/27/19 Sharer's comments : Long Beans - locally grown 🇬🇷 
American Ranch & Seafood Market
American Ranch & Seafood Market
Near Artesia, California, United States19105 Pioneer Blvd Artesia CA 90701 562-924-7000 About 61 days ago, 6/22/19 
Specialty Produce
Specialty
Near Santa Monica, California, United States619-295-3172 About 72 days ago, 6/12/19 Sharer's comments : China Long Beans looking good! 
Virginia park farmers market
Fresno evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 97 days ago, 5/18/19 
H Mart
Near Poway, California, United StatesAbout 174 days ago, 3/01/19 Sharer's comments : China Long Beans spotted at H Mart. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 191 days ago, 2/13/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 234 days ago, 1/01/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 334 days ago, 9/22/18 Sharer's comments : China Long Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. food 4 less Near Medford, Oregon, United States About 421 days ago, 6/27/18 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 454 days ago, 5/26/18 Sharer's comments : China Long Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. These look great. |
