Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad with Savory Broth)

Name: Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad with Savory Broth)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach ((8 oz, 227 g)); Pinch kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt); ½ cup water; 1 kombu (dried kelp) ((5 g; 2"x 2" or 5 cm x 5 cm)); 1 Tbsp mirin; 1 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce; katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((only for non-vegan/vegetarian)); toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

This method infuses ingredients with umami and subtle flavor but retains the food's natural taste. It's one of common methods we use to prepare vegetable dishes.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:21:34 GMT