Goma Jayu-ae (soy & Sesame-seed Dressing W/ F

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02

Title: GOMA JAYU-AE (SOY & SESAME-SEED DRESSING W/ F
Categories: Japanese, Salads, Vegetables
Yield: 6 servings

1 lb French beans
3/8 pt Niban Dashi
1 pn MSG
1/4 ts Soy Sauce
1 pn Salt
2 1/2 ts Sugar
1 1/2 ts Sake

-------------------------DRESSING-------------------------
1 1/2 oz White Sesame Seed, Ground
1 1/2 ts Sugar
2 1/2 tb Sake
5 ts Soy Sauce

PREPARE IN ADVANCE:
Snip off ends of french beans and discard. Cut beans
into 1/2" lengths. Drop them into 3/4 pt of lightly
salted boiling water, reduce heat and cook briskly,
about 8-10 minutes until beans are tender but still
slightly resistant to bite. Drain and run under cold
water.
Put the Dashi, Sugar, 1/4 t Salt, MSG, Sake and
Soy Sauce into a pan.
Bring to a boil. Add the beans, return to boil.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
DRESSING:
Heat Sake to likewarm over a high heat. Ignite Sake
and let burn until the flame dies out. Pour Sake into
a small bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add
all ingredients and mix thoroughly. TO SERVE:
Toss together the french beans and dressing, serve at
room temperature.

-----