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Spinach Gomaae (Japanese Sesame Salad)

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Spinach Gomaae (Japanese Sesame Salad)日式芝麻菠菜

Blanched spinach dressed with crushed toasted sesame, soy and a little sugar. Squeezing out water is what keeps the dressing flavorful instead of diluted.焯菠菜拌碾碎熟芝麻、酱油与少量糖;挤去多余水分,芝麻汁才浓香不被冲淡。

Time时间
20 min分钟
Serves份量
2
Level难度
Easy简单
Steps步骤
4
Ingredients食材
4

BEGINNER FIELD GUIDE新手做饭说明书

Before you turn on the heat先备齐,再开火

Tools used:用到厨具:用到廚具:Utensilios:사용 도구:
  • Wash hands & produce洗手、洗菜洗手、洗菜Lava manos y verduras손·채소 씻기
  • Keep raw meat apart生熟分开生熟分開Lo crudo, aparte날것은 따로
  • Measure first先量好先量好Mide antes먼저 계량
  1. Wash spinach thoroughly, especially near stems. Prepare cold drinking water, a colander and a bowl for dressing. Use already toasted sesame seeds; crush with mortar or in a sealed bag with a rolling pin.菠菜尤其根部洗净,备冷饮用水、漏篮与拌碗;使用熟芝麻,用研钵或装密封袋用擀面杖压碎。

Written for 2 servings · cooking more? Use batches按 2 人份写 · 加量请分批按 2 人份寫 · 加量請分批Para 2 porciones · si haces más, por tandas2인분 기준 · 늘리면 나눠 조리

Full safety & prep notes完整安全与备料说明完整安全與備料說明Notas completas de seguridad안전·준비 전체 안내

These instructions use the base recipe: 2 servings. Scaling ingredients does not scale pan size or cooking time. Use batches and verify the stated checkpoints.以下按原方2人份写。改变份量不会自动改变锅大小或烹饪时间;增加份量请分批,并核对每步判断点。

  • Wash hands; rinse fresh produce under running water and dry it. Keep raw meat or fish separate; do not wash raw poultry.洗手;蔬果用流水洗净并擦干。生肉、生鱼与即食食物分开,不冲洗生鸡肉。
  • Measure the ingredient list before heating. Dashi means prepared liquid stock, not a spoonful of powder. Use instant dashi according to its label; drinking water mentioned separately is additional.开火前按清单量好食材。出汁指已调好的液体高汤,不是一勺粉末;速溶出汁按包装兑水。另提到的饮用水需额外备好。

Ingredients食材

  • Fresh spinach鲜菠菜12 oz盎司
  • Toasted white sesame seeds熟白芝麻3 tbsp大勺
  • Soy sauce酱油1 tbsp大勺
  • Sugar白糖2 tsp小勺

Method做法

  1. Crush most sesame seeds, leaving some coarse pieces for texture. Mix with soy sauce and sugar to make a thick dressing

    芝麻大部分压碎,留少量粗颗粒,与酱油和糖拌成浓汁。这一步不用开火,。

    No heat · 3–4 min不开火 · 3–4分钟

    Sesame smells nutty and the sugar is mixed through.芝麻有坚果香,糖拌匀。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated until needed; use clean utensils and serve promptly.易腐食材用前冷藏,使用干净器具,做好尽快吃。

  2. Bring a large pot of unsalted drinking water to a boil. Add spinach stems first for 20 seconds, then submerge the leaves for 30–45 seconds, just until wilted

    大锅无盐饮用水烧开,先下菠菜茎20秒,再把叶子压入煮30–45秒至刚软。

    Medium-high · 1–2 min中大火 · 1–2分钟

    Leaves are bright green and stems bend easily.叶子亮绿,茎能轻弯。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Keep small, steady bubbles, not a fierce boil. If liquid runs low before the food is tender, add a little hot water.保持轻轻冒泡,别大滚;食材没软而汤快干时,补少量热水。

  3. Drain carefully, cool in the cold water and squeeze gently in small handfuls. Cut the drained spinach into 1-inch / 2.5-cm lengths

    小心沥出,入冷水降温,分小把轻挤水,再切2.5厘米/2.5厘米段。这一步不用开火,。

    No heat · 2–3 min不开火 · 2–3分钟

    Spinach is cool and no longer drips steadily.菠菜已凉,不再连续滴水。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Add dressing only after draining the vegetables well; otherwise it becomes watery.蔬菜沥干后再拌汁,否则容易出水。

  4. Loosen the spinach strands with clean fingers and toss thoroughly with the sesame dressing. Share between 2 small bowls and serve

    干净手指拨散菠菜,拌匀芝麻汁,分2小碗上桌。

    No heat · 1–2 min不开火 · 1–2分钟

    Dressing clings to the greens without a watery puddle.芝麻汁挂在菜上,碗底无水滩。

    Common mistake & quick fix容易错在哪,怎么补救

    Leftovers: into the fridge within 2 hours (1 hour on a hot 90°F+ day), eat within 3 days, and reheat to 165°F (74°C). Keep raw salad and dressing separate.吃不完的2小时内放冰箱(天热超90°F就1小时内),3天内吃完,回热要热到165°F (74°C)。生沙拉和酱汁分开。

Know your ingredients认识食材

Ingredients explained食材讲解

  • Fresh spinach鲜菠菜

    Iron, folate, vitamin K. Shrinks a lot—buy double what you think. Pair with lemon for iron absorption.含铁、叶酸、维K。遇热缩很多,要买双倍。配柠檬帮助铁吸收。

  • Soy sauce酱油

    Umami and salt in one. Low-sodium versions cut ~40% salt.鲜和咸一次到位。低钠款少约四成盐。

  • Sugar白糖

    A little sugar balances salt and acidity; add gradually and taste as you go.少量糖能平衡咸和酸;分次加,边尝边调。

Cookware厨具

  • Pot, colander, bowl, knife, board and mortar or sealed food bag with rolling pin锅、漏篮、碗、刀、砧板与研钵,或密封食品袋加擀面杖

Make it a balanced meal营养搭配建议

A vegetable side, not a full dinner. Pair with teriyaki chicken or salmon and a portion of rice; sesame adds flavor but does not replace the main protein.这是蔬菜配菜,不是完整晚餐;搭照烧鸡或鱼与米饭,芝麻添香但不能代替主要蛋白质菜。

Why it works: aim for half the plate vegetables, a quarter protein, a quarter whole grains or starch — then let one rich dish be the star.搭配思路:半盘蔬菜、四分之一蛋白、四分之一主食;一桌里只让一道浓郁的菜当主角。

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