Plum Blossom Green Bean Mash

Plum Blossom Green Bean Mash

　　Green beans are the young pods of soybeans (yellow beans). They are rich in protein, and

　　contain various essential amino acids needed by the human body, especially high levels of lysine. Their products,

　　however, contain no cholesterol and can help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

　　Soybeans are cultivated throughout Yunnan but are mostly eaten as a vegetable. From April to May each year,

　　they gradually plump up and turn green,

　　are picked and shelled, revealing bright green, lovely beans. When stir-fried, they are tender and delicious;

　　when boiled, they are sweet, sticky, and fragrant. Green bean mash combines the strengths of both methods, with some

　　seasonings added, offering even more variety. It’s also easy to digest,

　　making it suitable for both the old and the young.

　　This dish is light,

　　fragrant, sweet, and smooth, visually appealing and tasty. Green beans are the young pods of soybeans (

　　yellow beans

　　). They

　　are rich in protein, containing various essential amino acids needed by the human body, especially high levels of lysine. Their products,

　　however, contain no cholesterol and can help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

　　Ingredients: Main: 500g green soybean kernels. Side ingredients: 100g roast duck, 60g old egg yolk cake, 20g cucumber. Seasonings: 6g fine salt, a pinch of MSG, 10g ginger chunks, 2 star anise, 20g each of fresh red and green chili peppers.