Salmon Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) mirin
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp (2,5 ml) sambal oelek
• 4 salmon steaks, with or without skin, about 6 oz (170 g) each
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 lb (454 g) green beans, trimmed and blanched (see note)
• 2 tsp (10 ml) chopped pickled ginger
• Salt and pepper