Chinese Long Bean
Selection Information
Usage: Used in Oriental cooking.
Selection: Also called asparagus bean, dau gok and the yard-long bean, good-quality Chinese long bean will be firm but pliable with no blemishes. The color will vary from light to dark green. The pale-green variety will be more meaty and sweet.
Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, blemished or has soft or moldy spots.
Seasonal Information
Available year-round from California and Mexico peaking in late summer and early fall.
Chinese Long Bean Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories 45