Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth) Recipe

Name: Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound (450g) leafy green vegetables, such as curly spinach, watercress, Swiss chard, turnip or beet greens, or bok choy, washed well (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) mirin; 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce, preferably usukuchi (light) soy sauce; 3/4 to 1 cup (175 to 235ml) homemade or instant dashi; Bonito flakes or sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Ohitashi is a simple, light, and deeply flavorful Japanese side dish of blanched greens in a soy-based marinade. Make it ahead, then have it ready for the table with no additional effort.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:58:35 GMT