Seared Green-Bean Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the potatoes into quarters, place them in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Cook an additional 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and place them, cut sides up, on a towel to dry.
4. 4
   Coat a large frying pan with a thin layer of oil and place over high heat.
5. 5
   When the oil becomes fragrant, arrange enough of the beans to cover the bottom of the pan.
6. 6
   Sear on one side for 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Do not turn.
8. 8
   Place the beans in a bowl and cover.
9. 9
   Repeat in batches with the remaining beans, adding them to the bowl and covering it.
10. 10
    Place the potatoes, cut sides down, in a large frying pan with a thick layer of olive oil.
11. 11
    Fry over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
12. 12
    Fry only one side; do not turn.
13. 13
    In a dry pan, roast the sesame seeds.
14. 14
    Slice the shallot.
15. 15
    Add these as well as the lemon juice, sesame oil, salt and pepper and about a tablespoon of olive oil, or more to taste, to the green beans.
16. 16
    Add the potatoes and toss.
17. 17
    Chill before serving.