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Chinese string beans, also known as yardlong beans, are long, slender green beans originating from Southeast Asia. They have a unique, slightly sweet flavor and a crunchy texture.

They can be stir-fried, stewed, steamed or used in salads. They are often cut into shorter lengths before cooking.

No, Chinese string beans do not need to be peeled. Just rinse them clean and cut off the ends.

Store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. They are best used within a week.

No, they are longer, thinner and have a slightly different flavor than the typical green beans.

Yes, they are safe for dogs to eat in small quantities, but should always be cooked first.

Just like many other types of beans, they can cause gas in some people.

Pickled string beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year.

Yes, Chinese string beans are high in fiber, low in calories and are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.

A simple recipe is stir-frying them with garlic, soy sauce, and a bit of sugar.

The cooking time depends on the method but typically they are done in 5-10 minutes when stir-fried.

You can substitute with regular green beans or snap peas.

Yes, they can be eaten raw, but are usually cooked.

Yes, you can freeze them. Just blanch them first, then dry them and place in a freezer bag.

You can pickle them by soaking in a mixture of vinegar, water, salt and optionally, sugar.

You can buy it at Weee! Asian Market, www.sayweee.com.