Best Steamed Sesame Spinach Recipes

Sesame Steamed Spinach image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup water
3 pounds spinach (3 to 4 large bunches), tough stems discarded, rinsed well and drained
4 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add spinach one bunch at a time, covering pan after each addition and adding more spinach once the prior batch has wilted. When all spinach is in the pan, let steam, covered, until completely wilted, about 30 seconds.
Drain spinach in a colander, pressing down with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible; let cool slightly.
Transfer spinach to a serving bowl, and drizzle with sesame oil, vinegar, and half the toasted sesame seeds. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, and garnish with remaining sesame seeds.

Steamed Sesame Spinach image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Fill a large pot fitted with a steamer basket with 1-inch of water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add half of the spinach, cover, and steam until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove spinach from steamer, squeezing gently to remove excess moisture, and transfer to a serving platter. Repeat process with remaining spinach; season with salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce until combined. Drizzle dressing over warm spinach and sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.