Spinach Ohitashi

Blanched spinach marinated in a savory dashi soy broth. A simple, elegant way to eat greens.

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Spinach Ohitashi

Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Dashi Stock
  • 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Bonito Flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

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Tags

JapaneseVegetableQuickHealthyVegan OptionSide

Instructions

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Bring a pot of water to boil. Add salt. Prepare an ice water bath.

spinach for exactly 1 minute (stems first, then leaves).

Immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking and set green color.

Squeeze the spinach firmly to remove as much water as possible. Form into a cylinder log shape.

Cut the spinach log into 1.5-inch lengths.

Mix dashi_stock, soy_sauce, and mirin. Pour over the spinach.

Let for at least 15-30 mins in fridge (optional but better).

Serve topped with a pinch of bonito_flakes.