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title: Hōrensō no Goma-ae (Sesame-Dressed Spinach)
servings: 4
prep time: 8 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/hourenso-goma-ae
---

Gather @toasted sesame seed{3%tbsp}.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the @spinach{400%g} for 45 seconds until just wilted and still bright green. ~{45%seconds}

Plunge immediately into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking, then drain.

Squeeze the spinach firmly in bunches to wring out as much water as possible, then cut into 3–4 cm lengths.

Grind the sesame seeds in a mortar or spice grinder until about half are crushed and fragrant, then stir in the @tamari{2%tbsp}, @sugar{1%tbsp} and @kombu stock{2%tbsp} to make a thick dressing.

Toss the spinach through the dressing just before serving and finish with a scattering of whole sesame seeds.