A simple and refreshing Japanese side dish featuring tender green beans tossed in a fragrant sesame dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for complementing any meal with its nutty, savory flavor.
A simple and refreshing Japanese side dish featuring tender green beans tossed in a fragrant sesame dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for complementing any meal with its nutty, savory flavor.
Ingredients:
200grams green beans
1tablespoon soy sauce
2tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
1
Bring a pot of water to boil.
2
Trim the edges off the green beans if needed.
3
Cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces.
4
Boil the green beans for 2–3 minutes.
5
Quickly cool the green beans in cold water.
6
Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce to the green beans and gently massage it in.
7
Squeeze out any extra soy sauce from the green beans.
8
Grind 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds using a Japanese mortar (suribachi) or a spice grinder.
9
Add the ground sesame seeds to the green beans and mix well.
