Spinach with Sesame Seed Dressing

Name: Spinach with Sesame Seed Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons Basic Dashi Soup Stock or ¼ teaspoon instant dashi granules dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water; 3 tablespoons Basic Dashi Soup Stock or ¼ teaspoon instant dashi granules dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water; 3 tablespoons Basic Dashi Soup Stock or ¼ teaspoon instant dashi granules dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water; 1 lb (500 g) fresh spinach, washed, stems discarded; 1 teaspoon oil

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Japanese Homestyle Cooking

By Susie Donald

Published 2024

About

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
½ teaspoon sugar
2 tablesp

Asia
Japan
Side dish
Fish course
Pescatarian

Method

Dry-roast (without using oil) the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium to low heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the toasted sesame seeds to use as a garnish. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the remaining seeds until smooth.
Blend the sugar, soy sauce and dashi stock with the sesame seed paste to make a dressing. Se