String Beans With Sesame Dressing

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. string beans
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 1/3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. roasted sesame seed
  • 2 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated on a hand grater or food processor
  • salt to taste
  • 4 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. each: chopped fresh parsley and basil, marjoram or thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • extra chopped parsley and herbs for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Put grated zucchini in a strainer over a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
  2. 2
    Leave for 1 hour or longer to allow moisture to drain off. Squeeze excess moisture out before cooking; pat with paper towels so zucchini is as dry as possible.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a heavy pan; cook zucchini with the sugar over moderate heat, stirring until tender, but not too soft.
  4. 4
    This will only take a minute or two.
  5. 5
    Add lemon juice; raise heat a little.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with herbs; toss well. Spoon into a serving dish.
  7. 7
    Add black pepper; sprinkle with extra parsley and herbs.
  8. 8
    The zucchini can also be mixed with yellow squash ... mmmm.
  9. 9
    Serves 4 to 6.

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