Gomae (Japanese spinach with sesame dressing)
Tender blanched spinach in a nutty, savoury ground sesame dressing. Simple, and it disappears fast.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 84kcal
- 9.3gcarbs
- 5.2gof which sugars
- 3.9gfat
- 0.8gsaturates
- 4gprotein
- 3.1gfibre
- 0.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes, shaking constantly, until golden and popping. Tip out straight away.
2 min - 2
Grind most of the seeds in a mortar or spice grinder to a rough paste. Mix with the tamari, sugar, rice vinegar and sesame oil to make a thick dressing.
- 3
Bring a large pan of water to the boil with the salt. Add the spinach and push it under for 40 seconds, until bright green and wilted.
0 min 40 s - 4
Drain and plunge it into very cold water to stop it cooking. Drain again.
- 5
Squeeze the spinach firmly into a ball to remove the water, then cut it into 4 cm lengths and fluff it up.
- 6
Toss the spinach with the dressing, pile into small bowls and sprinkle over the whole toasted seeds. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
