Ingredients

• 1 bunch Chinese long beans (1 1/4 lb), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 large shallots (6 oz), sliced lengthwise and fried
• 2 large shallots (4 oz), thinly sliced
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced and fried
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons salted roasted peanuts, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges

Instructions

1. Cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then plunge into a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain beans well and pat dry.
2. Toss beans with remaining ingredients and season with salt.