Oshitashi (Japanese Boiled Spinach with Sesame and Soy)

1. 1

   Bring a pot or large pan of water to boil, with a little salt added.

2. 2

   Once its boiling, add spinach and cook for a minute.

3. 3

   Take the spinach out of the water as soon as it starts to wilt a little (dont wait until its completely wilted).

4. 4

   Shock it in a bowl of cold water and ice (this stops it from cooking).

5. 5

   Remove the spinach from the ice water and squeeze out as much water as you can without pressing too hard on the spinach.

6. 6

   Youll end up with a ball about the size of your hand.

7. 7

   Roughly chop it, squeeze out a bit more water and gently separate the leaves.

8. 8

   Put the spinach leaves in a bowl and add soy, mirin, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.

9. 9

   Mix well and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.