Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing (Gomaae)

Name: Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing (Gomaae)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use half the amount or the same weight for table salt) ((for blanching)); 1 bunch spinach ((8 oz, 227 g))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

Blanched spinach dressed in a savory nutty sesame sauce, this Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing (Gomaae) is a healthy veggie side dish that goes well with everything.

Updated at: Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:07:48 GMT