
Quick Summary (概要): A Canadian twist on classic Japanese spinach goma-ae. Tender blanched spinach is dressed with toasted sesame, soy sauce, and pure maple syrup, replacing refined sugar with a mellow sweetness and subtle caramel depth. 和食の定番「ほうれん草の胡麻和え」を、カナダ産ピュアメープルシロップで上品にアレンジ。色鮮やかなほうれん草を、香ばしいすりごま、醤油、メープルシロップで和え、まろやかな甘みとコク深い味わいに仕上げます。
🥬 1. Prepare the Spinach (ほうれん草を準備する) Wash the spinach thoroughly, paying particular attention to any soil around the base of the stems. Keep the bunch aligned so it will be easier to cut neatly after cooking. ほうれん草は根元の土を丁寧に洗い落とします。茹でた後に切りやすいよう、葉と茎の向きをそろえておきます。
♨️ 2. Blanch Briefly (短時間茹でる) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Hold the leafy ends and place the stems in the water first for approximately 20 seconds. Submerge the entire bunch and cook for another 30–40 seconds. 鍋にたっぷりの湯を沸かし、塩を少々加えます。葉先を持ち、茎の部分から湯に入れて約20秒茹でます。その後、全体を湯に沈め、さらに30~40秒茹でます。
💧 3. Cool and Squeeze (冷まして水気を絞る) Immediately transfer the spinach to a bowl of cold water. Once cool, lift it out and gently squeeze away as much water as possible without crushing the leaves. Align the stems and cut the spinach into 4–5 cm lengths. すぐに冷水へ移して冷まします。冷めたら取り出し、葉をつぶさないよう優しく、しっかりと水気を絞ります。茎の向きをそろえ、4~5cmの長さに切ります。
🥣 4. Make the Sesame Dressing (胡麻衣を作る) Grind the toasted sesame seeds in a mortar until most are crushed but some texture remains. Add the Mr. Maple syrup, soy sauce, and dashi stock or water, then mix into a thick dressing. 炒り白ごまをすり鉢で、少し粒が残る程度まですります。メープルシロップ、醤油、だし汁または水を加え、とろりとした胡麻衣になるまで混ぜ合わせます。
✨ 5. Dress and Serve (和えて盛り付ける) Add the spinach to the sesame dressing and gently toss until evenly coated. Arrange neatly in a small serving bowl and serve immediately or chilled. 胡麻衣にほうれん草を加え、全体に均一に絡むよう優しく和えます。小鉢に形よく盛り付け、すぐに、または冷やしてお召し上がりください。
Remove the Water Thoroughly: Excess moisture will dilute the sesame dressing and prevent it from clinging to the spinach. After cooling, squeeze the spinach firmly but gently, then dress it shortly before serving for the richest flavour and best texture. 【水気をしっかり絞る】水分が残っていると胡麻衣が薄まり、ほうれん草に絡みにくくなります。冷ました後は形を崩さないよう優しく、しっかりと水気を絞り、食べる直前に和えると風味よく仕上がります。
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