How To Make Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing (Gomaae) (Recipe) ほうれん草の胡麻和えの作り方（レシピ）

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness without added cost.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseeds provide omega-3s and are often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

Grind 3 Tbs toasted sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle, leaving some unground for texture.

Add 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp mirin, and ½ tsp sake to the ground sesame seeds and mix together.

Put lightly salted water in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1 bunch spinach from the stem side and cook for 30-45 seconds.

Remove the spinach from the water and soak in iced water to stop cooking.

Collect the spinach and squeeze out excess water.

Cut the spinach into 1-2 inch lengths.

Put the spinach in a medium bowl and add the sesame sauce, tossing it all together.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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