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Green beans with sesame dressing served in a bowl
Tasty green beans with toasted sesame dressing

Green Beans with Sesame Dressing (Goma-ae Style)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Side Dishes Appetizers
One of Japanese cuisine's most brilliant side dishes is Goma-ae. The essence is toasted sesame seeds, crushed just enough to release their oil but remain chunky. This paste coats the 'crisp-tender' (al dente) green beans, preserving their vibrant green color and freshness.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 190 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mortar and pestle or spice grinder
  • Pot for boiling
  • Bowl with ice water

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1 ✓

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking constantly, until golden brown and fragrant.

Tip: Be careful, sesame burns in seconds! As soon as it's done, pour it out of the hot pan.
2 ✓

Place the seeds in a mortar and crush them halfway. You don't want flour, but an oily, chunky paste.

Tip: Crushing breaks the seed coat and releases the aromatic oils.
3 ✓

Mix the crushed sesame with the soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. You should get a thick paste.

Tip: The balance of sweet and salty flavors is the key.
4 ✓

Boil water in a pot and salt it. Toss in the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. They should be tender but still have a snap.

Tip: Salt helps preserve chlorophyll, so the beans stay greener.
5 ✓

Transfer the beans immediately to ice water (shocking), leave for 1 minute, then drain thoroughly.

Tip: Sudden cooling stops the cooking process instantly, so the beans don't soften further from their own heat and keep their color.
6 ✓

Just before serving, toss the beans with the sesame dressing.

Tip: The salt in the soy sauce would draw water out of the beans if left to sit, diluting the sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the green beans turn brown?
Either you overcooked them, or you added the sauce too early. Acids and heat break down the green pigment. Serve fresh!
Can I use frozen beans?
Yes, but the snap of fresh beans is inimitable in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Fresh Green Beans (trimmed)
  • 3 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (or Mirin)
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil