String Beans With Sesame Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. string beans
2 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 1/3 Tbsp. sugar
3 1/2 Tbsp. roasted sesame seed
2 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated on a hand grater or food processor
salt to taste
4 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. each: chopped fresh parsley and basil, marjoram or thyme
freshly ground black pepper
extra chopped parsley and herbs for garnish

Preparation

Put grated zucchini in a strainer over a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
Leave for 1 hour or longer to allow moisture to drain off. Squeeze excess moisture out before cooking; pat with paper towels so zucchini is as dry as possible.
Heat oil in a heavy pan; cook zucchini with the sugar over moderate heat, stirring until tender, but not too soft.
This will only take a minute or two.
Add lemon juice; raise heat a little.
Sprinkle with herbs; toss well. Spoon into a serving dish.
Add black pepper; sprinkle with extra parsley and herbs.
The zucchini can also be mixed with yellow squash ... mmmm.
Serves 4 to 6.