Goma-ae (sesame-dressed spinach) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Japanese side dish is made by tossing blanched spinach with a nutty sesame dressing.
This Japanese side dish is made by tossing blanched spinach with a nutty sesame dressing. It is an easy, light accompaniment to a lunch or dinner with rice and soup.
Japanese · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 119.5g serving): 124.4 kcal · protein 5.8g · carbohydrate 8.8g · fat 8.5g · sodium 423.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Squeezing the spinach too firmly can make it dry, so press out the water while leaving it slightly moist.
Tips: The more finely you grind the sesame seeds, the better the dressing clings to the spinach and the smoother it tastes.
Tips: Add the soy sauce gradually, adjusting it based on the spinach’s moisture and seasoning.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Spinach — 100 g
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp