Sesame Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

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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.