Congratulations on growing fresh yard-long beans in your garden! Yard-long beans, also known as snake beans or Chinese long beans, are delicious and versatile vegetables. Here's a simple and tasty recipe you can try using your freshly harvested beans:

Stir-Fried Yard-Long Beans with Garlic and Ginger:

Ingredients:

Fresh yard-long beans (about 300g), washed and trimmed
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:

Prepare the yard-long beans by washing them thoroughly and trimming off the ends. If the beans are particularly long, you can cut them into manageable lengths, about 4-5 inches.

In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until the mixture becomes fragrant.

Add the trimmed yard-long beans to the wok. Stir-fry them for about 3-4 minutes until they become slightly tender but still retain some crunch.

Lower the heat to medium, and add the soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss the beans to coat them evenly with the seasonings. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the beans are fully cooked but not overly soft.

Taste the beans and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.

Once the beans are cooked to your liking, remove them from the heat.

If desired, garnish the stir-fried yard-long beans with toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.

Serve the delicious stir-fried yard-long beans as a side dish alongside your favorite protein and steamed rice for a complete and healthy meal.

Enjoy your fresh garden-to-table meal!