Chinese Long Bean

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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