Green beans with black sesame sauce

Method

1. Trim both ends of the green beans and cut in half.

2. Boil the beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked and still slightly crunchy.

3. Drain the beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice cold water for one minute, or until cool. Drain again then pat dry with kitchen paper or a tea towel.

3. Place the sesame seeds in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush the seeds. Add the sugar, mirin, soy sauce and vinegar, and mix them well to make a smooth paste. If desired, you can a little tahini paste for a more creamy sauce.

4. Combine the beans and the sauce and toss until the beans are well coated. Serve.

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Ingredients

200g green beans
50g black sesame seeds, toasted (alternatively use white sesame seeds or a combination of black and white seeds)
1 tbsp caster sugar
2 tsp Mirin
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
tahini paste, to taste (optional)

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