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spinach gomaae

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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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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.
  • When the water boils, add salt (approximately 1% of the water's volume, not included in the recipe). Then, place spinach in the pot, starting from the root ends. Cook 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) pieces.
  • Mix ground sesame seeds, sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
  • 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
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Quick, Side Dishes, Traditional, Vegan, Vegetable
Keyword: sesame seeds, spinach
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