Spinach Ohitashi

Method5 steps · about 15 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix Dashi (1/4 cup), soy sauce (1 Tbsp) and sugar (1/2 tsp) in a small bowl.

   Uses 1/4 cup Dashi · 1 Tbsp soy sauce · 1/2 tsp sugar (or Mirin or preferred sweetener)

2. 2

   Step 2: Boil water in a large pot, then add spinach (1 bunch). After 15-30 seconds, remove from heat and drain water.

   Blanch spinach briefly · 1 minUses 1 bunch spinach · Water for blanching and cooling spinach, discarded

3. 3

   Step 3: Cool spinach in running water, and squeeze water out from spinach.

   Uses Blanched drained spinach · Water for blanching and cooling spinach, discarded

4. 4

   Step 4: Cut spinach into 2" sections and place in a bowl. Add Dashi sauce mixture and mix well.

   Uses Cooled squeezed spinach · Dashi soy and sweetener sauce

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve, with a sprinkle of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).

   Uses Dressed spinach ohitashi · Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)