さやいんげん

noun

green beans; string beans; French beans

Refers to the immature pods of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), eaten as a vegetable. In Japanese cooking, often used in salads, simmered dishes, or tempura.

• さやいんげんをさっと茹ゆでて、ごま和あえにしました。

  I quickly boiled the green beans and dressed them with sesame sauce.

• このレシピでは、さやいんげんの代かわりにアスパラガスを使つかってもいいですよ。

  In this recipe, you can use asparagus instead of green beans.