Gomae: Japanese Sesame Spinach
Super easy and healthy Spinach salad with special sesame dressing can be served as an appetizer for lunch or light dinner. It is a hidden gem of gluten free, kosher Asian recipes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 51kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag of ready-to-eat spinach approx. 200 g
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp of sake can substitute with 1/2 tsp of cooking sherry
- 1/2 tsp of mirin can substitute with 1/2 tsp of cooking sherry
- 3 tbsp roasted white sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white sugar
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to low heat. Toast the sesame seeds by placing them into the skillet. When a few of the sesame seeds begin to pop, remove from the heat.
- Grind the sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle. If you don't have access to a motor and pestle, you can grind them in a food processor.
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, sake and mirin. Mix well.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil add a pinch of salt.
- Add spinach to boiling water and cook for one minute. Drain and soak with cold water until cooled.
- Drain the spinach and make sure to remove as much water as possible. Collect the spinach and cut into 4 pieces (see picture above).
- Toss the spinach in the sesame dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg