A staple in many Indian homes, flat beans—also called sem phali or val papdi—are prized for their distinct taste and health advantages. These are long flat pods that should form a part of our ...

1 pound long beans, cut into 3-inch lengths, or green beans, halved crosswise. 2 tablespoons canola oil. 1 shallot, thinly sliced. 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or sake. Kosher salt. Freshly ...

An acre planted to long beans might yield $2,000 to $3,000, with plenty of hand labor required; an acre of cherry tomatoes or lemongrass might gross $10,000. Advertisement Article continues below ...

Cook the beans in boiling, salted water for 20 seconds, then plunge into iced water for 20 seconds and drain. Step 4 Dry the beans well, coat with a little extra oil and season lightly with salt.

From black beans to slender French green varieties, beans come in many shapes and textures. As a result, determining the optimal preparation method for each type can be tricky. And flat beans -- also ...