Cold Spinach with Sesame

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.

2. 2

   Add the spinach and cook until it wilts and the stems become tender, 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove it with a strainer or slotted spoon and immediately plunge it into a bowl of ice water.

4. 4

   When it has cooled off, squeeze the excess water from it and finely chop it.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the spinach with a little salt and the soy sauce and shape it into a 1-inch-thick log (or press the spinach into small balls or mounds).

6. 6

   Cut the log into 1-inch slices.

7. 7

   Dip each end of each slice into the sesame seeds and arrange on a plate.

8. 8

   Drizzle with the sesame oil.

9. 9

   Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.