Spinach Gomaae Recipe - NYT Cooking - The New York Times

Updated April 24, 2024

Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

A nutty, savory-sweet sesame dressing coats spinach in this Japanese dish, horenso no gomaae. It comprises four impactful ingredients that taste especially great with a bowl of white rice or as part of a breakfast spread with soup and salmon. Gomaae, pronounced go-MAH-ae, means sesame sauce and is more than just a recipe: Toasted sesame seeds, ground to a tan powder and simply mixed with soy sauce and sugar, are an excellent flavor canvas for spinach and beyond. You can swap in any vegetable, really, but sprightly, crunchy ones like lightly boiled green beans, sugar snap peas and broccoli shine with this application.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

• 3tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds (see Tip)
• 1tablespoon soy sauce
• 2teaspoons sugar
• 1bunch mature spinach (8 to 10 ounces), ends trimmed

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

64 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 271 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

1. In a spice grinder or mortar, grind the toasted sesame seeds into a coarse powder. Or, crush the seeds with a heavy pot or skillet on a cutting board. Add to a medium bowl along with the soy sauce and sugar. Stir to combine.

2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Wash and drain the spinach in a colander. With the colander in the sink, carefully pour the boiled water over the spinach to wilt it. Drain, then transfer the spinach to a clean kitchen towel and wring out any excess water or simply press with a spoon to expel water.

3. Add the spinach to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tip

• If you have untoasted sesame seeds, simply heat them in a small skillet over medium-low, shaking the pan occasionally, until the seeds are light brown and fragrant with nuttiness, about 5 minutes.

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