Spinach Gomaae (Seasoned with Sesame Sauce)
Spinach Gomaae is a perfect choice if you are looking for a healthy Japanese dish. You can easily incorporate the nutritional benefits of spinach and sesame seeds in a delicious way. Let's add some color to your dining table with this traditional Japanese dish.
Ingredients
- 7 oz. (200g) spinach
- 1 Tbsp ground white sesame seeds (When grinding raw or toasted sesame seeds, please refer to the instructions above.)
- ½ tsp sugar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
- Mix ground sesame seeds, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- When the water comes to a boil, add salt (approximately 1% of the water's volume, not included in the recipe). Then, place the spinach in the pot, starting from the root end. Boil only the stems for a minute, and submerge the leaves for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove the spinach from the pot and cool it under running water. Then, squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Trim the spinach roots and cut the remaining portions into 1.6-inch (4cm) lengths.
- Place the spinach pieces in the bowl and toss them with the sesame sauce.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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