Goma jayu-ae (soy & sesame-seed dressing with
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | French beans |
| ⅜ | pint | Niban Dashi |
| 1 | pinch | MSG |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Soy Sauce |
| 1 | pinch | Salt |
| 2½ | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Sake |
| 1½ | ounce | White Sesame Seed, Ground |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Sugar |
| 2½ | tablespoon | Sake |
| 5 | teaspoons | Soy Sauce |
Directions
DRESSING
PREPARE IN ADVANCE: Snip off ends of french beans and discard. Cut beans into ½" lengths. Drop them into ¾ pt of lightly salted boiling water, reduce heat and cook briskly, about 8-10 minutes until beans are tender but still slightly resistant to bite. Drain and run under cold water.
Put the Dashi, Sugar, ¼ t Salt, MSG, Sake and Soy Sauce into a pan.
Bring to a boil. Add the beans, return to boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. DRESSING: Heat Sake to likewarm over a high heat. Ignite Sake and let burn until the flame dies out. Pour Sake into a small bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. TO SERVE: Toss together the french beans and dressing, serve at room temperature.