OSHITASHI (JAPANESE SPINACH SALAD WITH ROASTED SESAME)

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Oshitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad With Roasted Sesame) image

From Nora Pouillon, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp, seared tuna or other fish or seafood.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 lb spinach, well washed and large stems removed
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons mirin

Steps:

  • Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet until lightly colored. Cool.
  • Add the spinach to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
  • Have an ice bath ready.
  • Drain the spinach in a colander, shock in the ice bath (to retain color of spinach), then drain again.
  • Squeeze dry and place in a bowl.
  • Mix the cooked spinach with the soy sauce, mirin and sesame seeds.
  • Serve at room temperature.

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