Ginger Black Sesame Beans Recipes

SESAME & GINGER GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 3 mins until tender. Drain. Heat the sesame oil, then cook ginger and garlic for 1 min until fragrant. Stir in the beans, season and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cook for 30 secs until hot through.

GINGER, CARROT AND SESAME GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a wok over high heat, and then add the vegetable oil. Add the ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and green beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes (adding a splash of water if necessary to facilitate cooking). Season the vegetables with the light soy, rice vinegar and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil. Garnish with a sprinkling of the toasted white and black sesame seeds.

GINGER BLACK BEAN PATE

Steps:

• Mash beans with a potato masher. Add in the tamari and chili paste. Stir well.
• Stir in the flour and 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well.
• In a hot skillet, heat the oil to sizzling and then stir-fry the garlic, ginger and sea salt for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the garlic-ginger mixture to the mashed beans and combine thoroughly.
• Refrigerate but do not freeze until ready to serve. Serve with crackers or bread and also vegetables.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place thighs in a bowl, and add ginger, black bean sauce, sesame oil, and ground black pepper. Stir well until completely coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Grill over medium heat until no longer pink but still juicy, about 20 minutes, turning only once.