Japanese blanched spinach rested in a light soy dashi dressing and served chilled with sesame.
12 min prep 8 min cook
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Wash the spinach and clean the roots.
Blanch the spinach in salted boiling water for 45 seconds.
Transfer to ice water, then gently squeeze when cold.
Mix the dashi, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
Rest the spinach in the sauce for 10 minutes.
Cut the spinach into bite-sized pieces and plate it.
Serve cold with sesame and grated ginger.
💡 Tip: Do not blanch the spinach for long; a short blanch keeps the color green and the texture lightly crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold as an appetizer with rice, miso soup, and pickles.
~90
kcal calories
5
g protein
8
g carbs
4
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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