Spring Flavor using Sweet Shio-koji Blanched Nanohana with Vinegar Sauce

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   ["Cut 1 cm off of the end of the nanohana stems, and soak the bottom ends of the nanohana in water to crisp them up.", "In a large pot of boiling water add a little salt (not listed), and holding the leaf ends of the nanohana, cook the stem end of the greens for about 30 seconds, using cooking chopsticks to keep the stems underwater.", "Flip the nanohana over and boil for a further 20 seconds, and afterwards, boil the whole nanohana until the leaves turn a uniform dark green (about 30 seconds).", "Remove and cool in ice water.", "Drain well, and cut into 3-4cm pieces.", "Shake out even more water it possible.", "Mix together the sweet shio-koji and the vinegar, and spread over the plated nanohana.", "You can also mix the sauce and nanohana together in a bowl and then put on a plate.", "I used Iio Jozo's ""Fuji Vinegar.""

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.