Japanese Dinner Recipes | Goma-ae, Tamagoyaki & Sausage

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar + water

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness and acidity.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

Blanch spinach in boiling water until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

Drain spinach and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Squeeze excess moisture from spinach and chop coarsely.

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, combine toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, sake, and mirin.

Mix well to create a dressing.

Add chopped spinach to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.

Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing side dish.

Cooking Techniques

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