Name: Japanese Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 bags of spinach (about 8 ounces); 2 Tablespoons mirin; 1 ½ Tablespoons soy sauce; 4 Tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon dashi powder; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 large generous pinch katsuobushi or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Ingredients

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2 bags of spinach (about 8 ounces)
2 Tablespoons mirin
1 ½ Tablespoons soy sauce
4 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon dashi powder
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 large generous pinch katsuobushi or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

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Instructions

Put the mirin, soy sauce, dashi powder, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over high heat. As soon as it starts to simmer, turn off the heat and stir. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the spinach and stir the pot. As soon as the spinach is wilted, approximately 30 seconds, drain the spinach in a colander and cool under running water.
Squeeze as much water as possible from the spinach and place on a cutting board and form into a thick log. Cut the spinach log into 3-4 pieces. Set the spinach into a serving bowl.
Pour the sauce gently around the spinach, garnish the top with katsuobushi flakes, and serve.

Keywords: japanese spinach, healthy sides