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Japanese Sesame Spinach Salad (Horenso no Goma-ae)

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • water for boiling
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 250 g spinach
  • 1 bowl ice cold water
Sesame sauce
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ground sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp white sesame seeds
  • ½ tbsp dashi stock or water

Instructions

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  1. Start by filling a pot with enough water to cover the spinach, add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil. While it's is heating up, cut off the ends of the stems of 250 g spinach and wash thoroughly in a cold bowl of water to remove the dirt.
  2. Remove the spinach from the water and cut it into three parts, the thick stems, the middle part (thinner stems with some leaf) and the leaves. Preferably tie each type in bunches. (Optional)
  3. Prepare a bowl of cold water and set it next to the stove. Once the water in the pot is boiling, add the thick stems and allow them to boil for 1 minute.
  4. Next, add the middle part and boil together with the stems for 45 seconds.
  5. Finally add the leaves and boil everything together for 30 seconds.
  6. Remove the spinach from the water and transfer straight to the bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
  7. Take a mixing bowl (big enough to add the spinach) and add ¼ tsp salt, ½ tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp ground sesame seeds, 1 tbsp light brown sugar, ½ tbsp white sesame seeds, ½ tbsp dashi stock. (If you don't have dashi you can use an equal amount of water instead.) Mix well.
  8. Remove the spinach from the bowl, gently squeeze out the excess water and add it to the bowl of sauce. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and eat within 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5.8g (2%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 3.3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Sodium 286.3mg (12%) Fiber 2.6g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5.8g 2%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 3.3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g 8%
Sodium 286.3mg 12%
Fiber 2.6g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.