Chilled Sesame Spinach
(from redmed2000’s recipe box)
Source: Body + Soul magazine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 minutes
Categories: side dishes
Ingredients
- Coarse salt
- 2 pounds spinach, stems trimmed, washed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
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Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt.
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Add spinach, and cook just until wilted, about 30 seconds.
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Drain immediately in a colander, and plunge into prepared ice bath.
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Let spinach cool completely, about 30 seconds; drain again.
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Using your hands, squeeze excess water out of spinach, and transfer to a work surface.
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Coarsely chop spinach, and place in a medium bowl; set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and mirin.
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Add dressing and sesame seeds to the spinach; mix to combine.
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Spinach may be refrigerated for up to 2 days.