Spinach Egg Salad
Elevate Your Spinach Salad with this Spinach Egg Salad Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Japan with our Horenso no Goma-ae recipe! This traditional Japanese salad, featuring fresh spinach (horenso) and nutty ground sesame seeds (goma), receives a modern twist in our kitchen. Growing up, this dish was a staple on our table.
Now, I’ve added a few extra touches to take it to the next level. Get ready for a burst of flavor as the sesame seeds, mayo, and savory sauce complement the spinach perfectly.
RECIPE
Servings: 3-4
Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1 bunch of fresh spinach
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp mayonnaise
2 boiled eggs
Instructions:
Start by boiling water in a pot, and add each egg into the pot. Allow the eggs to cook for approximately 8 minutes for perfectly boiled eggs.
Once cooked, remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of cold water, peel the boiled eggs and cut each one into quarters. Set aside for later use.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for about 1 to 1.5 minutes. Quickly transfer it to a bowl of ice water. Once cooled, squeeze out any excess water from the spinach and cut it into 2-inch pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach with soy sauce, sugar, and ground sesame seeds, mayonnaise to the mixture and toss until the spinach is evenly coated with the dressing.
Gently incorporate the boiled egg into the dressed spinach mixture. Stir quickly to ensure that the eggs are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Inspiration from Japanese Goma-ae Salad:
“Gomaae" (ごまあえ) is a traditional Japanese dish that features blanched vegetables, typically spinach (horenso), mixed with a savory, sweet, and nutty sesame dressing. The word "goma" refers to sesame seeds, while "ae" means "dressed" or "mixed."
The dressing for gomaae salad is made by grinding sesame seeds into a paste and mixing them with Japanese condiments.
Gomaae salad is commonly served as a side dish in Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed for its simple yet satisfying taste and crunchy texture. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with different vegetables and variations of the dressing to suit individual preferences.
