japanese spinach salad

Goma ae is a clever Japanese way to eat more vegetables by dressing them with sesame seeds. A detailed instructions including variations and equipments.

Goma ae

tbsp sesame seeds (*1)

tbsp sugar

soy sauce

tbsp dashi (*2)

200 grams/3.5 ounces Spinach (*3)

Green beans

mustard spinach

tsp vinegar

Place the sesame seeds in a Japanese mortar and grind them.

Add the sugar, soy sauce and dashi. Combine them well altogether and set aside.

Gomaae dressing

Wash the spinach.

Boil water in large pot.

Add the spinach bunch into the boiling water from the stemside first, while holding leaves with your hands. Cook the stem for 30 seconds, then let the leaves to cook for another 30 seconds. So altogether just parboil for 1 minute.

Take the spinach out and put them immediately in icy cold water to avoid the spinach being cooked furter.

Squeeze out the excess water and cut the spinach about 4cm/1.5inch long.

Season spinach with soy sauce and squeeze out excess liquid again before combining with goma ae dressing.

Adding spinach to the goma ae dressing in the mortar and toss together with the sesame sauce.

Serve immediately. *4

Spinach (Hōrensō) and Japaneses mustard spinach (Komatsuna)

Wash and trim the ends of the green beans and parboil the green beans for 2 minutes.

Drain the water and cool the cooled green beans under the running water to avoid it being over cooked.

Add the cooked green beans and toss together until the sesame sauce to coats the green beans well.

Serve in a small bowl immediately.

Green beans (Sayaingen)

Wash the gobō burdock roots and scrub the skin with a back of a knife.

Smash the burdock roots with a wooden pestle. This step makes the sesame sauce flavour penetrate well.

Boil water with the vinegar to prevent oxidation and to remove any astringent taste. Add the prepared burdock and cook for about 5 minutes.

Drain the water, and toss together with sesame sauce.

Serve in a small serving dish.

Gobō burdock

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How to make Goma ae, the clever Japanese side dish to eat more vegetables

Easy Gomaae Japanese Spinach with roasted sesame goma dressing is a fantastic Paleo/Whole30/Keto side dish to incorporate a vast volume of greens into your daily meal!   

Gomaae Japanese Spinach Salad (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

salt

bundle Fresh spinach

Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

tahini

tbsp coconut aminos

garlic (grated)

tsp rice vinegar

sesame oil

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Season the water with a pinch of salt.

In the meantime, prepare the sesame sauce: Mix together the sauce ingredients with 1 ½  tablespoons water (add more for a thinner saucin a small bowl and set aside.

Rinse the spinach. roughly cut the whole bunch of spinach into three to four large sections.

Quickly blanch the spinach in the boiling water for 10 to 15 seconds. drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and preserve the vibrant color.

Gently squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove all of the excess water. Place the spinach in a serving bowl. drizzle with the sesame sauce and give the spinach a quick toss. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

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All three of them use simple and accessible ingredients that you can find easily and they will instantly add more flavor to your weekly meal prep, plus they are all low carb, Paleo, and gluten-free! 

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