Spinach with Sesame Seed Dressing (Horenso Goma-Ae) Recipe
(serves  4)

3 tbsp
1/2 tsp
2 tbsp
3 tbsp

500 g/ 1 lb
1 tsp

white sesame seeds
sugar
light soy sauce
dashi
Large pinch of salt
fresh spinach, washed, thick stems discarded
vegetable oil

Method:

1. Brown the sesame seeds in a heavy based frying pan over low heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

2. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the toasted sesame seeds for garnish. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the remaining seeds until smooth.

3. Blend in the sugar, soy sauce and dashi to make the dressing. Set aside.

4. Drain excess water from the washed spinach. Heat oil in a medium saucepan and add a handful of the spinach leaves, stirring with a wooden spoon until leaves have wilted. Continue stirring, adding more spinach as each previous batch cooks down.

5. Place cooked spinach in a colander to squeeze out any excess moisture. Combine spinach and dressing in a small bowl, and serve either hot or at room temperature. Garnish with reserved sesame seeds.

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes                                COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

 

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