Goma-ae

Method

1. 1 Blanch spinach in boiling salted water for exactly 30 seconds to keep the vegetables green.
2. 2 Immediately transfer to ice water to block the heat, then squeeze out as much water as possible.
3. 3 Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in the same direction for a nice presentation.
4. 4 Grind the roasted sesame seeds in a mortar until they release their oil and aroma, and are still slightly lumpy.
5. 5 Mix the crushed sesame seeds with soy sauce, sugar, and dashi, then pour over the vegetables and mix gently.