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Gomaae (Spinach with Sesame Dressing)

Horenso no Gomaae, a classic Japanese spinach salad with sesame dressing.

1 min 4 servings
side japanese spinach sesame salad vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 bunch spinach

Equipment

  • frying
  • mortar
  • pestle
  • pot
  • bowl

Instructions

Sesame Dressing

1

Start by preparing the sesame dressing. Toast the 3 tbsp white sesame seeds in an ungreased frying pan over medium-high heat, shaking the pan constantly until the seeds are fragrant.

2

Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a mortar and grind them with a pestle , leaving some seeds whole for texture. Add the 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sugar to the ground sesame seeds and mix well. Set aside.

Blanch the Spinach

3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the 1 tsp kosher salt . Plunge the 1 bunch spinach , stem ends first, into the boiling water and hold for 15 seconds . Then submerge completely and cook for an additional 45 seconds .

4

Quickly transfer the blanched spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its vibrant green color.

Prepare and Serve

5

Drain the spinach and squeeze out excess water. Cut the spinach into 1-inch pieces.

6

Add the prepared spinach to the sesame dressing and toss to combine thoroughly.

7

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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title: Gomaae (Spinach with Sesame Dressing)
description: "Horenso no Gomaae, a classic Japanese spinach salad with sesame dressing."
servings: 4
time: 15 minutes
tags: [japanese, spinach, sesame, salad, side, vegetarian]
cuisine: Japanese
difficulty: easy
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== Sesame Dressing ==

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== Blanch the Spinach ==

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Quickly transfer the blanched spinach to a #bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its vibrant green color.

== Prepare and Serve ==

Drain the spinach and squeeze out excess water. Cut the spinach into 1-inch pieces.

> Squeeze the spinach firmly to remove as much water as possible for the best texture.

Add the prepared spinach to the sesame dressing and toss to combine thoroughly.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.