Gomae (Japanese Spinach Salad w/ Sesame Dressing)

Name: Gomae (Japanese Spinach Salad w/ Sesame Dressing)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 16oz spinach; 4 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp sugar; 6 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

8 steps

Prep:20minCook:3min

Delicious, creamy, sweet and savory side dish made of wilted spinach salad in a creamy sesame dressing.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:32 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories213.3 kcal (11%)

Total Fat14.8 g (21%)

Carbs16.5 g (6%)

Sugars8 g (9%)

Protein7.4 g (15%)

Sodium755 mg (38%)

Fiber3.8 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ozspinach

4 Tbsptahini

2 Tbspsesame oil

2 Tbspsugar

6 Tbsplow sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsprice wine vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil

Step 2

Add in spinach and boil for about 3-4 minutes until spinach is wilted

Step 3

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside

Step 4

Drain spinach and place into ice bath

Step 5

One spinach is cold, use your hands and wring out wring as much moisture from the cold cooked spinach leaves as possible. Place in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Add the rest of the ingredients into a food processor and puree until smooth

Step 7

Slowly add some of the dressing over top of the spinach. Mix with tongs to evenly coat the spinach. Add more dressing if you prefer more sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with sesame seeds. This dish is best when served cold!