Spinach Ohitashi

A classic Japanese side dish featuring blanched spinach in a savory dashi-based sauce, garnished with delicate bonito flakes. This light and healthy preparation perfectly showcases the natural flavor of spinach.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dashi
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Bonito flakes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small bowl.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Cook spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted and bright green, a matter of seconds. Drain and transfer to a large bowl of lightly salted ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid from greens. Pack into a cylinder shape. Cut in half crosswise or into bite-size lengths.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, divide greens among bowls and top with broth. Scatter bonito flakes over top.

    3 min