Spinach Gomaae (Japanese Sesame Spinach Salad)
Spinach Gomaae is a perfect choice if you are looking for a healthy Japanese side. 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.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 7 oz 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. Once boiling, add salt (about 1% of the water's volume, not included in the ingredient list), and place the spinach in the pot, starting with the root ends. Cook the stems for one minute, then 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 off the spinach roots and cut the remaining portions into about 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.
- In a bowl, mix ground sesame seeds, sugar, and soy sauce.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 56.38kcal Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 4.28g Fat: 0.4g Saturated Fat: 0.36g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.17g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 418.89mg Potassium: 587.59mg Fiber: 2.79g Sugar: 1.53g Vitamin A: 9304.17IU Vitamin C: 27.88mg Calcium: 143.46mg Iron: 3.33mg
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