Best 3 Gomae Japanese Style Spinach Salad Recipes
Gomae, a traditional Japanese salad, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that showcases the simplicity and elegance of Japanese cuisine. Made with fresh spinach, a nutty sesame dressing, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious. Its unique combination of bitter greens, sweet dressing, and crunchy seeds creates a harmonious balance that is both refreshing and satisfying. In this article, we will explore the art of making gomae, providing you with step-by-step instructions for a classic gomae recipe, as well as variations that cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will empower you to create this delectable Japanese salad in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
JAPANESE-STYLE SPINACH (GOMAE)
Typically you puree sesame seeds to make the dressing for this traditional spinach side dish recipe, but we use tahini to make it easier and quicker.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Spinach Side Dish Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil.
- Meanwhile, whisk tahini, vinegar, soy sauce, water and mirin in a large bowl.
- Cook spinach in the boiling water until it just turns bright green, 15 to 30 seconds for baby spinach, 45 seconds to 1 minute for mature spinach. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Press or squeeze to remove excess water. Add the spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 265.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
GOMAE - JAPANESE STYLE SPINACH SALAD
This is Chef floWers version of Spinach Gomae. It's a side dish I often ordered at my favourite Japanese restaurant (before it closed down.) I found a visual version on you tube and since I couldn't find a recipe on www.recipezaar.com I thought I would add it to Zaar's collection. We all love this salad and my daughter can eat the whole serving (if I let her). I often double the recipe, so she can have extra greens, well it worked for Popeye The Sailor Man. Ayyye
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Spinach
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast sesame seeds until slightly brown, you will smell the scent of the sesame seeds when it's ready.
- Reserve small amount of the sesame seed for the garnish.
- Place the rest on a plate and crush (you could do this in a processor as well), then place in a bowl.
- Add water, soy, sugar into the bowl with the sesame seed. (If you are using the food processor then add these ingredients into the processor). Set aside until Spinach is ready.
- To cook the spinach: Add a pinch of salt into a pot of boiling hot water. Mix then add spinach for one minute (ONLY ONE MINUTE or the recipe is ruined).
- Pour the spinach and water into a colander and run cold tap water to cool down the spinach, this will stop it from cooking more.
- Squish the spinach with your hands, until all the moister is out of the spinach (you are only left with a small hand full of spinach).
- Cut spinach into strips (You could skip this part).
- Place spinach onto serving bowls and drizzle the dressing onto the spinach, then add reserved sesame seed as garnish.
- Enjoy Chef floWers Gomae - Japanese Style Spinach Salad.
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GOMAE (JAPANESE SPINACH AND SESAME SALAD)
Love Japanese side dishes? Gomae is the best Japanese spinach salad, dressed in a nutty, savory and sweet sesame sauce. Ready in 15 minutes!
Provided by Caroline Phelps
Categories Side
Time 16m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the sesame seeds in a small pan and turn the heat to low. Keep stirring the seeds until they become golden - about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and put the seeds in a sesame seed grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind the seeds into a bowl and add the soy sauce, sugar, dashi powder, and water. Stir and set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon salt, and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, fill a medium to large bowl with ice and cold water. Set aside.
- Add the spinach and boil for 1 minute and drain.
- Transfer the spinach to the bowl with ice and leave for a few minutes, until the spinach is cold.
- Drain the spinach and using your hands, take a chunk of spinach and squeeze as much excess water as you can. Place the spinach on a cutting board and repeat with the remaining spinach.
- Cut the spinach into 2-inch long pieces and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add the sesame sauce on top and using chopsticks, toss until the spinach is evenly coated with the sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4, Calories 104 calories, Sugar 5.4g, Sodium 119.7mg, Fat 5.1g, SaturatedFat 0.7g, UnsaturatedFat 2.2g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 12.3g, Fiber 4.4g, Protein 5.9g, Cholesterol 0mg
Tips:
- Choose fresh spinach: Look for spinach leaves that are deep green and crisp. Avoid any leaves that are wilted or yellow.
- Wash the spinach thoroughly: Rinse the spinach leaves in cold water several times to remove any dirt or grit.
- Blanch the spinach: This step is essential for getting rid of the spinach's bitterness. To blanch the spinach, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are wilted. Immediately transfer the spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Squeeze out the excess water: Once the spinach has cooled, squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This will help to prevent the salad from being watery.
- Use a variety of toppings: In addition to the sesame dressing, you can also top the salad with other ingredients such as roasted peanuts, crumbled bacon, or hard-boiled eggs.
Conclusion:
Gomae is a simple but delicious Japanese-style spinach salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The nutty flavor of the sesame dressing pairs perfectly with the slightly bitter spinach. This salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, and vitamin C. If you are looking for a healthy and refreshing salad to try, give gomae a try!
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