Spinach Goma-ae (Sesame-Dressed Spinach) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Japanese side dish is made by briefly blanching spinach and tossing it with finely ground sesame seeds and a soy sauce dressing.
This Japanese side dish is made by briefly blanching spinach and tossing it with finely ground sesame seeds and a soy sauce dressing. It’s light and nutty, making it a good choice for a simple lunch or dinner with rice.
Japanese · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 146g serving): 132.7 kcal · protein 8.5g · carbohydrate 12.4g · fat 7.2g · sodium 667.9mg
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 hard can make it dry, so leave a little moisture in it.
Tips: Grind the sesame seeds finely so their nutty aroma and seasoning coat the spinach well.
Tips: Add the soy sauce gradually and adjust it to the spinach’s moisture and your taste.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Spinach — 2 handful
- Sesame seeds — 1.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp