string beans with sesame seed dressing

  • Serves: 4
  • Calories: 47 kcal
  • Total Time: 15 m
    • Prep: 5 m
    • Cook: 10 m
  • Japanese: Ingen no goma-ae
String Beans with Sesame Seed Dressing
Ingredients

ingredients:

  • 7 ounces string beans
  • 3 tablespoons
  • white sesame seeds
  • or 2 tablespoons ground
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Step 1

step 1:

Remove the strands from the string beans and cut into 2 or 3 equal pieces.

Step 2

step 2:

Pour the water into a pan and add the salt. Bring to a boil and add the string beans.

Step 3

step 3:

After boiling about 4 to 5 minutes, drain the string beans, and immediately immerse in cold water to cool.

Step 4

step 4:

If using the white sesame seeds, parch them in a frying pan over medium-high heat until they crackle and pop.

Step 5

step 5:

Put them in an earthenware mortar (suribachi) or food processor and crush. Add the soy sauce and sugar, then blend well. Put this mixture in a bowl. If using the ground toasted sesame seeds, place the sesame seeds, soy sauce and sugar in a bowl, then blend well.

Step 6

step 6:

Drain the cold water from the string beans. Remove any moisture from them with a paper towel. Add the string beans to the mixture (Step 5) and mix.

Ingen no goma-ae

comment:

This string beans dish is a classic recipe. The crunchiness of the boiled string beans and the flavor of sesame seeds go well together and are delicious.