Charred French Green Beans Recipe
sea bream aioli, Kurobuta pork belly, bonito flakes, sesame
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Ingredients
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Green Beans
Sea Bream Aioli
Kurobuta Pork Belly
Garnish
Method
Green Beans
- 1
Prepare the Green Beans
Trim the ends of the French green beans and rinse them under cold water.
- 2
Blanch the Beans
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Sea Bream Aioli
- 4
Cook the Sea Bream
Season the sea bream fillet with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let cool.
- 5
Kurobuta Pork Belly
- 6
Prepare the Pork Belly
Cut the Kurobuta pork belly into thick slices. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin. Marinate the pork belly in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Cook the Pork Belly
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated pork belly slices until crispy and caramelized on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
Garnish
- 8
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the charred green beans. Slice the Kurobuta pork belly and place it on top of the beans. Drizzle with sea bream aioli, and sprinkle bonito flakes and sesame seeds over the top for garnish.
