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Goma-ae

Blanch spinach 30โ€“45 seconds. Cold water. Squeeze until almost dry, then cut into short lengths.

Questions about this dish

Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ€” not a chatbot.

How long does Goma-ae take?

13 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 3 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Very easy.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Sesame, Soy. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.

What does it cost to cook?

Cheap night โ€” about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ€” 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.

How much soy sauce?

1 tbsp of Soy sauce.

How much sugar?

1 tsp of Sugar.

How much toasted sesame oil?

ยฝ tsp (optional) of Toasted sesame oil.

What can I use instead?

Spinach โ†’ Blanched green beans. Ingen goma-ae.

Any tips from this recipe?

Green beans or chrysanthemum greens take the same dressing. Grind the sesame so the dressing clings. Whole seeds bounce off.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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