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green beans in sesame sauce

Green beans in sesame sauce (Gomaae)

Green beans in sesame sauce are one of the most common side dishes in Japan. They are cooked with sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. As a side dish, they usually accompany rice and other foods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3 people

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams green beans
  • salt
  • 25 grams white sesame seeds equals to 3 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a pan without burning them.
  • In the meanwhile bring water to a boil. When the sesame seeds are ready, grind the seeds. (We use a pestle and a mortar for grinding.)
  • In a bowl, mix together the sesame seeds, soy sauce, and sugar. The result will be a thick paste. Set it aside.
  • Prepare the beans. We used frozen ones, boiling them in salted water for a few minutes. For fresh ones, boil for 4-5 minutes.
  • Place them in a strainer and rinse with cold water to cool the beans slightly, not completely. Dry. If the beans are big, cut them in half.
  • Add the beans to the bowl with the paste and mix well. Serve.

Caution

Nutritional information shall not be used for medical reasons.

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