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.
Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small bowl.
2 min
- 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.
To serve, divide greens among bowls and top with broth. Scatter bonito flakes over top.
3 min
