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Quick Gomae: Savory Japanese Spinach Salad in 15 Minutes

Quick Gomae is a delightful Japanese spinach salad that is healthy, vegetarian, and takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 104
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 300 g Spinach fresh is best, can use frozen
  • 4 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toast and grind for optimal flavor
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar can replace with honey or agave
  • 1 teaspoon Dashi Powder use vegetable stock powder if avoiding fish
  • 1 tablespoon Water use less for a thicker dressing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Pan
  • Colander
  • mortar or seed grinder
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over low heat for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Grind until coarsely crushed.
  2. Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 1 minute, then remove and drain.
  3. Shock the blanched spinach in a bowl of ice water for 2-3 minutes to retain color and crispness.
  4. After cooling, drain the spinach well and squeeze out excess water, then cut into 2-inch pieces.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach with ground sesame seeds. Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, dashi powder, and water, then pour over the spinach and toss gently with chopsticks.

Notes

Gomae is best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing as the spinach may become mushy.