Japanese Ohitashi Spinach Salad

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   1. Parboil spinach in lightly salted water until just tender (about 1 minute), place in colander and rinse with cold water. (Yes, you can use frozen spinach provided you don't over-steam it.)

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   2. Squeeze out any remaining water by pressing leaves against the bottom of the colander until the lump of spinach takes the shape of the colander.

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   3. Remove spinach from colander and cut length-wise and width-wise into approximately 1 inch squares.

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   4. Make Dashi by adding 1/2 Tsp of dashi granules to 1/2 cup of boiling water. Or add 1/8 cup of the bonito flakes to 1/2 cup boiling water

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   5. Mix the Dashi, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a small bowl to complete the dressing.

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   6. Pour dressing over the spinach and mix thoroughly.

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   7. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and/or toasted sesame seeds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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