(Goma Ae)
This crisp and nutty salad makes a terrific part of the bento box. Look for toasted (not raw) sesame seeds in the sushi or Asian section of the grocery store.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2009
Ingredients
Method
In saucepan of boiling water, blanch green beans for 2 minutes. Drain and refresh in ice water; drain again.In spice grinder or using mortar and pestle, coarsely grind sesame seeds; transfer to bowl. Mix in sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and salt to form paste. Stir in beans to coat. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 233 mg
- Protein 3 g
- Calories 164.0
- Total fat 12 g
- Potassium 153 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 13 g
%RDI
- Iron 9.0
- Folate 13.0
- Calcium 4.0
- Vitamin A 4.0
- Vitamin C 8.0
