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.
- 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
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