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Green beans in sesame sauce (Japan)

Japanese cuisine is renowned for its ability to elevate simple ingredients through refined techniques and well-balanced flavors. Among these traditional dishes is "Ingen no goma-ae ," or green beans with sesame sauce. This light dish, often served as a side, highlights the sweet, crisp texture of green beans combined with the richness of toasted sesame seeds.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Description

Ingredients
  • 200g of green beans
  • 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tbsp of mirin (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
Preparation
  1. 1
    Prepare the green beans:
  2. 2
    Wash and trim the green beans (or use frozen beans).
  3. 3
    Blanch them in boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
  4. 4
    Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their green color. Drain again.
  5. 5
    Prepare the sesame sauce (Goma-ae):
  6. 6
    Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden brown and fragrant.
  7. 7
    Then crush them in a mortar or with a pestle to release the aromas.
  8. 8
    Add the soy sauce, sugar and mirin (if using), then mix until you have a smooth paste.
  9. 9
    Assemble the dish:
  10. 10
    Mix the green beans with the sesame sauce until they are well coated.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately, or allow to cool to room temperature.
  12. 12
    Suggestions: You can also add a touch of rice vinegar for a bit more acidity. This dish can be served as a side dish
Keywords: Vegetarian
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/haricots-verts-a-la-sauce-sesame/