Simple Spinach with Sesame Seeds

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   Carefully rinse the spinach, immerse in boiling water, parboil briefly, then dunk in chilled water.

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   Once the spinach cools, squeeze out the excess water, then chop into 3-5 cm lengths.

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   Combine the ingredients, add chopped spinach and toss, then serve.

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   Here's a tip!

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   The oxalic acid that produces the bitterness of the spinach disappears when parboiled.

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   Apparently, if you take in a large amount of oxalic acid, it can accumulate in your body and bind with calcium, so you may become at risk of stone formation or osteoporosis, but...

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   ...there's no way you can consume massive amounts of spinach at one time, and by simply parboiling it in a generous amount of water, you'll be fine!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.