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Japanese Green Bean Salad (Gomaae Green Beans)

Japanese green bean salad gomaae served in a white bowl with chopsticks on the side, topped with sesame seeds.
Vegan Japanese green bean salad with a nutty-sweet sesame dressing. Quick, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish or light summer snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Mortar and pestle or spice grinder
  • Pot for blanching green beans
  • Colander
  • Bowl with ice water
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 150 g green beans
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tbsp oil
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prep the beans: Slice green beans into 2-inch pieces for even cooking.
  • Boil water: Bring a pot of water to a boil for blanching later.
  • Toast sesame seeds: In a dry pan over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, stirring often.
  • Make dressing: Grind toasted sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle. Add soy sauce, a little sugar, and neutral oil. Mix into a thick paste.
  • Blanch the beans: Add the green beans and a pinch of salt to boiling water. Cook until crisp-tender, then shock in ice water.
  • Toss and serve: Drain beans well, then mix with the sesame dressing until evenly coated. Serve at room temp or chilled.

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Nutrition Facts
Japanese Green Bean Salad (Gomaae Green Beans)
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
681
mg
30
%
Potassium
 
417
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
1036
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
214
mg
21
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.