Green Beans Gomaae Recipe

Goma-ae are simple Japanese side dishes seasoned with sesame sauce. A variety of vegetables are used to make gomaae dishes.
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Ingredients:

• 1/3 lb green beans, bottoms trimmed
• 5 Tbsp white sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp dashi soup stock

Preparation:

Boil green beans in lightly salted water for a few minute, or until desired softness is reached. Drain and soak green beans in ice water until cool. Drain and dry with paper towels. Cut into about 2-inch lengths and set aside. Put sesame seeds in a suribachi (Japanese mortar) and grind them with a surikogi pestle. Or, place sesame seeds in a blender or food processor and grind until smooth. Add sugar and mix well. Further, add soy sauce and dashi and mix until combined. Dress boiled green beans with the sesame sauce. *Makes 2 servings

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