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Easy Gomae (Japanese-Style Spinach Salad)

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This simple Japanese side dish recipe is usually made with fresh mature spinach, but you have to buy so many bunches in order to get a substantial yield—that’s where the frozen stuff comes in handy. Just make sure to buy whole-leaf frozen spinach instead of chopped.

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