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Savory Fava Beans with Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fry

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with fava beans, pickled mustard greens, and aromatic seasonings.

Ingredients for Savory Fava Beans with Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fry

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Kosher Salt

teaspoons

Fava Beans, shelled

cups

Vegetable Oil

tablespoons

Scallion, finely chopped

each

Pickled Mustard Greens, finely chopped

cups

How to Make Savory Fava Beans with Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fry

1. Blanch Fresh Fava Beans

If you are using fresh fava beans, start by blanching them. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil, then add the fresh fava beans. Blanch them for 3-4 minutes until they turn a vibrant green and are tender. Drain the beans and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. If necessary, peel off the tough outer skin of the beans.

2. Prepare Frozen Fava Beans

For frozen fava beans, simply thaw them until they are pliable and ready for cooking.

3. Heat the Wok

Heat your wok or skillet over high heat until a bead of water evaporates in 1-2 seconds. Add the vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the sides of the wok.

4. Stir-fry Scallion and Mustard Greens

Add the finely chopped scallion to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until the scallion releases its fragrance and starts to color. Next, add the pickled mustard greens and continue stir-frying for another minute.

5. Add Fava Beans

Add the fava beans to the wok along with a pinch of kosher salt. Stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes until the beans are tender and bright green.

6. Finish and Serve

Remove the wok from heat and stir in the ground white pepper and toasted sesame oil. Serve your savory fava beans stir-fry hot and enjoy!

Variations

Protein Swap

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Theme-Inspired Variants

. Szechuan Stir-Fry

Vegetable Swap

. Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry

Play with Sauces and Condiments

. Replace some of the soy sauce with oyster sauce for a sweeter, umami-rich taste, or use fish sauce for a Southeast Asian twist. . Add a dash of hoisin sauce or black bean sauce for additional complexity.

Flavor Swap

. Hoisin Stir-Fry

Pitfalls and tips

Use Fresh Fava Beans When Possible

Fresh fava beans' nutty flavor is superior to canned or frozen. Opt for the highest quality frozen if fresh isn't available.

Prep Your Mise en Place

Have all ingredients ready before starting to cook, as stir-frying is a fast process.

High Heat, Quick Stir-Fry

Use a very hot wok or skillet to sear the ingredients while maintaining crispness.

Don’t Overcrowd the Pan

Cook in batches to maintain temperature and achieve proper stir-fry technique.

Double-Peel Your Fava Beans

Blanch and ice-bath the beans for easy removal of the tough inner skins, resulting in a more tender bean.

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