Spinach Ohitashi

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch spinach for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Immediately transfer the spinach to an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, squeeze out excess water thoroughly.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves. This is your ohitashi sauce.

4. 4

   Cut the squeezed spinach into 3-4 cm (1.5 inch) lengths.

5. 5

   Place the cut spinach into a serving bowl or a shallow dish and pour the ohitashi sauce over it.

6. 6

   Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. 7

   Just before serving, garnish with katsuobushi.