Sesame Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

By KDCooks

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 11/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 C vegetable oil
• 5 shallots, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 C soy sauce
• 1/4 C sesame oil
• 1/4 rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 bundle green onions, chopped
• 1/4 C sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Boil water and and add green beans. Blanch for about 2-3 minutes or until beans are bright green. Remove beans and plunge into large bowl of ice water.

Put oil in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add shallots and fry until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Remove them and blot oil on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Make dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk together until blended. Place the green beans in bowl and add dressing, toss well. Sprinkle shallots on top and serve.