Blistered Sesame Green Beans

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Blistered Sesame Green Beans

A Thai-inspired glaze brings sweetness and heat to green beans blistered in oil, creating a flavorful side dish that’s sure to delight guests.

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Blistered Sesame Green Beans
Servings
Serves 4
Thai Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ cup fish sauce
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Domino® or C&H® Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dry chile flakes, ground
  • 1 teaspoon sambal paste
  • 1¼ cup corn oil
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
Blistered Sesame Green Beans
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound green beans, washed, stems removed
  • 1 cup Thai Glaze
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons torn cilantro leaves
  • 1 sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Thai Glaze

Step 1

Dissolve cornstarch in water.

Step 2

Using a food processor, blend all of the remaining glaze ingredients together.

Blistered Sesame Green Beans

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan to approximately 350°F.

Step 2

Place green beans into oil, and fry until they start to blister and turn golden brown.

Step 3

Remove excess oil, and deglaze green beans with Thai glaze.  Cook until glaze becomes thick.

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper and add almonds.

Step 5

Place into serving dish.  Garnish with torn cilantro leaves, green onion, and roasted sesame seeds.