Green Bean Gomaae (Sesame Dressing)
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4.7
Green Bean Gomaae (Sesame Dressing)
Description
The recipe begins by toasting white sesame seeds in a dry pan to bring out their fragrance and nuttiness. The toasted seeds are then ground with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to create a paste with some texture retained. Soy sauce and sugar are incorporated to balance salty and sweet, forming a thick sesame dressing.
Fresh green beans are trimmed and boiled in salted water until tender but still crisp. They are drained and combined with the sesame dressing, which sticks well to the beans due to its paste-like consistency. The result is a vibrant side dish displaying balance between the earthy sesame flavor, subtle sweetness, and fresh vegetable crunch.
This dish pairs well with rice or can complement grilled or roasted proteins, contributing a light, flavorful vegetable course. Toasting sesame seeds even if already roasted enhances the aroma further.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 3 Tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar (can reduce to ½ Tbsp, but the dish will taste saltier)
For the Green Beans
- 1 tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- ½ lb green beans
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
To Prepare the Sesame Dressing
- Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook the beans. Meanwhile, toast 3 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds in a dry frying pan for a couple of minutes, gently shaking the pan. Be careful not to burn the seeds. Tip: Even if your sesame seeds are pre-toasted/roasted, it’s good to toast them again for a nice aroma.
- With a mortar and pestle (or spice grinder), grind the sesame seeds, leaving some uncrushed to add texture to the sauce.
- Add 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 Tbsp sugar and mix it all together. The dressing will look more like a paste than dressing. Set aside.
To Prepare the Green Beans
- If your green beans are not trimmed, snap the tip of one end of the bean with your fingers and draw it down the length of one side to remove any existing string. Do the same thing with the other end, pulling it down the other side of the bean.
- To the boiling water, add 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and ½ lb green beans.
- Cook the green beans for 4–5 minutes (or 3 minutes for French green beans/haricots verts) until they are bright green and tender but still crunchy.
- Remove from the heat, place in a strainer, and quickly rinse them in cold water to stop them from cooking further (or you can transfer them to an ice-water bath). You don’t need to chill them; the beans should still be warm. Drain or dry well with a clean towel. Then, cut them into pieces 2 inches (5 cm) long. Tip: Shocking the green beans with cold water will help them stay green.
To Dress and Serve
- Transfer the warm beans to the bowl and toss them in the sesame dressing. Serve the Green Bean Gomaae at room temperature or chilled.
To Store
- Keep the leftover in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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