Green Beans with Peanut Dressing

JustJanS's Note:

One of the only ways I like green beans! This comes from Japanese Home Style Cooking, a book given to me by a girl who lived with us. Prep time includes allowing the beans to stand in the soy sauce.

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb green beans
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce

PEANUT DRESSING

• 3 tablespoons sugar-free chunky peanut butter
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dashi (I use instant granules for this-about 1/4 teaspoon mixed in a tablespoon water)

Directions:

1. String the beans and cook uncovered in plenty of boiling water until they turn bright green.
2. Do not overcook.
3. Drain, spread out to cool.
4. Cut diagonally into 1 inch (2cm) lengths.
5. Sprinkle half a teaspoon soy sauce over the beans and stand for 10 minutes.
6. Mix the beans into the dressing and serve.
7. DRESSING: Mix the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce and dashi well.

Reviews

[SAHS]

These beans have a great flavor, who knew the two went so well together? Thanks so much for sharing!

[zaksdad]

great side dish or salad dish for japanese fried entrees like chicken katsu....dashi(instant) is available in asian supermarkets and, of course, on line...

[chopup]

I've eaten this dish everytime i visit Japan, finally I can serve it at home in oz, I love it seved room temperature as aside dish, thanks