Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach)

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Ohitashi Ingredients

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1 bunch of fresh spinach (or other greens like kale or Swiss chard) 2 cups dashi (Japanese broth) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine) 1 teaspoon sugar Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Step 1

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Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach for about 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Remove and immediately plunge into ice-cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 4

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Squeeze out excess water from the blanched spinach. Form small bundles and give them a gentle squeeze. This helps maintain the texture and prevents the dish from becoming too watery.

Step 5

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Arrange the squeezed spinach on serving plates or in a serving dish.