Spinach in Sesame Dressing, Goma-ae

What you need

• 300 g (10 oz) fresh spinach, roots trimmed
• 3 tbsp white sesame seeds, plus a few extra to garnish
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp soy sauce, light
• 1 tsp salt, for the blanching water

Method

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1. 1

   Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-low heat for 2-3 min, shaking the pan, until fragrant and a few begin to pop.

2. 2

   Grind the seeds in a mortar until most are crushed and the mix looks oily but still has some texture. Keep a few whole seeds back for the top.

3. 3

   Stir the sugar and soy sauce into the sesame paste. Add 1 tsp of water if it feels stiff.

4. 4

   Wash the spinach well in several changes of water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the salt.

5. 5

   Push the spinach into the water in two batches and blanch for 30-45 seconds until bright green and wilted.

6. 6

   Move it straight into a bowl of ice water for 1 min to stop the cooking, then drain.

7. 7

   Gather the spinach into a bundle and squeeze out as much water as you can. Cut it into 4 cm (1 1/2 in) lengths and fluff apart.

8. 8

   Toss the spinach with the dressing just before serving. Mound it in small bowls and top with the reserved sesame seeds.

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