Carrots in hoisin sauce with sesame seeds

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 450 g carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 0.5 cm thick slices.
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Preparation:

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small plate and set aside.
2. To the same pan, add the carrots, hoisin, butter, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the carrots are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
3. Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the liquid has thickened into a glaze, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.