Green Beans with Almond Sesame Dressing

Ingredients:
2 cups green beans, cut diagonally
3 tbsp blanched almond slivers
2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
1 tbsp white sesame paste
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sake
2 tbsp soy sauce
Salt
Water

Method:
Bring lightly salted water to boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Put in the beans and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle the beans with 1 tbsp soy sauce and allow to cool.
Powder the almonds and sesame seeds in a food processor. Transfer to a small bowl and add the sesame paste, sugar, sake and remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce. Mix until the dressing is smooth. Pour the dressing over the beans and gently toss to get an even coat.

Serve dressed beans as an appetizer or side dish. Serves 3-4.