25 minutes
A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with fava beans, pickled mustard greens, and aromatic seasonings.
teaspoons
Fava Beans, shelled
cups
tablespoons
Scallion, finely chopped
each
Pickled Mustard Greens, finely chopped
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
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!
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Fresh fava beans' nutty flavor is superior to canned or frozen. Opt for the highest quality frozen if fresh isn't available.
Have all ingredients ready before starting to cook, as stir-frying is a fast process.
Use a very hot wok or skillet to sear the ingredients while maintaining crispness.
Cook in batches to maintain temperature and achieve proper stir-fry technique.
Blanch and ice-bath the beans for easy removal of the tough inner skins, resulting in a more tender bean.
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