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Japanese-style runner bean salad

This Japanese-style runner bean salad is very easy and tasty, the perfect side dish with sushi or for your bento box. It tastes much better if you let it marinate for a couple of hours.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g sliced runner beans
  • 4 salad onions
  • 4 radishes
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • To serve: soft tofu optional
  • For the dressing:
  • 1.5 Tbsp soya sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Miso paste
  • Pinch of sugar or a little honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Steam or blanch the runner beans for 3-5 minutes, until tender, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, mix the dressing in a small bowl.
  3. Slice the radishes and salad onions.
  4. Put the beans in a bowl, add the radish and spring onion pieces, then pour over the dressing.
  5. Combine gently and let it rest for a minimum of 10 minutes, before serving.
  6. Crumble some tofu on the top if you like, just before serving.