Japanese cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Goma-ae

Blanched spinach in a creamy sesame dressing – small side dish, big flavor.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 400 g spinach
• 4 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp mirin

Instructions

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden brown, fragrant and popping.
2. Coarsely grind the warm sesame seeds in a mortar – some texture should remain.
3. Mix with the soy sauce, sugar and mirin into a thick paste.
4. Blanch the spinach for 1 min, shock in ice water and squeeze out very thoroughly.
5. Cut into 4 cm pieces and toss lightly with the sesame dressing.
6. Serve at room temperature or chilled in small bowls.