Spinach with sesame (goma-ae)

Name: Spinach with sesame (goma-ae)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400 g fresh spinach; 3 tbsp UMAMI Organic toasted white sesame; 1 tbsp UMAMI Soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; Variation: UMAMI Organic toasted black sesame instead of white, with green beans

A classic Japanese side dish: briefly blanched spinach dressed with ground toasted sesame, soy sauce and a pinch of sugar.

Type: Recipe · Vegetables
Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 2 min
Serves: 4 people

Spinach dressed with ground toasted sesame in a ceramic bowl

Ingredients

400 g fresh spinach
3 tbsp UMAMI Organic toasted white sesame
1 tbsp UMAMI Soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
Variation: UMAMI Organic toasted black sesame instead of white, with green beans

Method

01
Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 30–40 seconds, then cool in iced water.
02
Squeeze it firmly with your hands and cut into 4 cm lengths.
03
Grind the sesame in a mortar until half-ground and fragrant.
04
Mix the sesame with the soy sauce and sugar and toss with the spinach.
05
Serve at room temperature, in small portions.