Instructions: Snap the ends off the green beans. Wash and drain them.

Fill a medium-size saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes or until tender yet still crisp. Drain and immediately immerse them in cold water for a few minutes. Drain again very well.

In a small jar with tight -fitting lid combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and pepper. Shake well. Put the green beans in a serving dish. Pour sauce over beans. Toss well.

Place the sesame seeds in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour onto the green beans and toss well again.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before serving. Serve cool, not cold.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.