Carrot Top Goma-ae (Salad with Sesame Dressing)
Prep Time
10 minutes plus soaking overnight
Prep Notes
Carrot top greens are soaked in water overnight to remove any bitterness!
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Yields
3 appetizer or side dish servings
Ingredients
1 bunch carrot greens, washed and stemmed
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce1 tablespoon sake (or rice wine)
2-3 drops of liquid stevia or 1 tsp honey to taste
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil or to taste (optional for a stronger sesame flavor)
Directions
- In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, parboil carrot greens for 2 minutes then shock in ice water.
- Drain greens and squeeze out excess water .
- Place in a new bowl of cold water and refrigerate overnight, changing water 2-3 times (helps to eliminate bitterness.)
- Drain and squeeze again, then cut into 1/2 inch lengths.
- Heat a small skillet on medium. Add sesame seeds and toast for 3-5 minutes (watch carefully that they don't burn.)
- Remove from heat immediately and let cool.
- Pulse toasted sesame seeds in food processor until ground but not a thick paste.
- In a medium bowl, combine sesame seeds, soy sauce, sake, and sweetener.
- Allow greens to sit and marinate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
The best thing about this dish is the flavors improve the longer it sits!
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