Goma-ae

Name: Goma-ae
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400g Spinach, fresh, stems trimmed; 3 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, toasted; 1 1/2 tbsp Granulated Sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Mirin; 1 tsp Salt, fine, for blanching water

Goma-ae is a classic Japanese side dish of tender spinach dressed in a rich, nutty sesame sauce. Toasted sesame seeds are ground and blended with a touch of sweetness and soy for a glossy, umami-packed dressing that clings to the greens — simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

Goma-ae is a classic Japanese side dish of tender spinach dressed in a rich, nutty sesame sauce. Toasted sesame seeds are ground a... Show more

Traditional Japanese Recipe

Health Grade

A+ · Excellent

Rating

4.0

Time

20 min

Price

0,88 €

Calories

93 kcal

vegan

low calorie

healthy

nutritious

quick

easy

Method

Rinse the spinach

Rinse the Spinach (fresh, stems trimmed) under cold running water, lifting and separating the leaves so you wash away any grit. Shake off the excess water well.

Blanch it

Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil, then season it with Salt (fine, for blanching water). Drop in the spinach and blanch for 30 seconds, just until it turns bright green and wilts. Drain it right away and rinse under cold water until it feels cool to the touch.

Squeeze and cut

Gather the spinach into a tight bundle and squeeze out as much water as you can. Cut it into bite-size pieces and put it in a mixing bowl.

Mix the dressing

In a small bowl, crush the White Sesame Seeds (toasted) with the back of a spoon until they smell fragrant and some of the seeds are finely broken. Stir in the Granulated Sugar, Soy Sauce, and Mirin until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks glossy.