Green Bean Gomaae (Seasoned with Sesame Sauce)
Enjoy the crunchy texture of green beans in Green Bean Gomaae, a traditional Japanese side dish. The flavors of sesame seeds and soy sauce complement each other, creating a delicious taste.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz. (100g) green beans
- 1 ½ Tbsp ground white sesame seeds (When grinding raw or toasted sesame seeds, please refer to the instructions above.)
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Snap off the ends of the green beans and remove the strings that run along the seam of each bean.
- Mix ground sesame seeds, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, add salt (approximately 1% of the water's volume, not included in the recipe). Then, add the green beans and boil them for 2 minutes.
- Remove the green beans from the pot and cool them under running water. Pat them thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Cut the green beans into 3 equal pieces.
- Place the green beans in the bowl and toss them with the sesame sauce.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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