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srgarnmeister@netscape.netGoma-ae (Japanese Spinach Salad with Sesame Dressing)Ingredients (use vegan versions): 1 lb. frozen or fresh baby spinach
1-2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine) or sake, or vegan white wine
1-2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, or ground toasted sesame seeds
1-2 tablespoons tamari or other good brewed soy sauce, or teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (omit if using teriyaki sauce)
Directions:This couldnt be easier! Thaw the frozen spinach and drain well. Or, if you're using fresh spinach, just wilt, drain, and refrigerate until cool. Mix the sauce ingredients together, and add to the spinach. Thats it! Serve cool, or at room temperature.
The measurements of all the dressing ingredients are flexible. Use the smaller amount, and add more if you like, according to your taste. If you're using teriyaki sauce, omit the vegan sugar. (I like Kikkoman or San-j, but I would avoid using one with fruit juice.) Try this with broccoli, too!
Serves: 2-4
Preparation time: 5 minutes
tahini will work out alright instead of the oil/sesame seeds, right? sounds real yummie, simple too!
Archived comment by: kozmikbluezmagick
Tahini has a completely different taste from either roasted sesame oil or sesame seeds. I recommend you get the regular stuff. Neither are very hard to find, though. Sesame oil is readily available in the asian section or the oil section of most supermarkets.
Archived comment by: measekitty
Definitely try to get toasted sesame oil- not only does it help make steamed broccoli addictive, but it also adds great depth of flavor in a variety of recipes. Try adding a couple of teaspoons in soups and sauces that would normally have beef broth, like minestrone or somen dipping sauce.
Archived comment by: midori
Excellent dressing, very authentic tasting. I served it on steamed broccoli and rice noodles. Tomorrow, I'll add a smidge of peanut butter for cold sesame noodles!
Archived comment by: buba
Mmm...this was great! I had a bag of spinach in the fridge that I didn't have any plans for, so this was perfect! I added cucumber and red bell pepper! YUM!
Archived comment by: lissyLeigh
