A traditional Japanese meal consists of rice, fish or meat, soup and then side dishes called okazu. These delicious okazus take little time to prepare once you have the basic ingredients. I find this recipe a great way to use leftover vegetables in the fridge. One of my favourite toppings for this side dish is sesame seeds but I also love garlic and ginger fried in sesame oil. I'd love if you'd share your favourite topping with me once you've tried this recipe!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 minuteIngredients:
Bunch of fresh spinach, washed
Salt (pinch of salt)
Soya sauce
Sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Bonito flakes (optional for topping)
Instructions:
1. Blanch the spinach in salted boiling water for less than 1 minute.
2. Remove from the water and drain in a colander. Use your hands to gently squeeze any excess water.
3. Place the spinach leaves in a serving bowl as they are, or alternatively shape the leaves with your hands into a roll and cut as shown in the picture above.
4. Lightly drizzle soya sauce over the spinach.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds or bonito flakes over the spinach.
How to serve:
Goes really well as a side dish with boiled rice.
Tips:
- Depending on the type of spinach it may take less or more time to cook.
- To make perfectly rolled spinach rolls use a sushi mat to form a nice firm spinach roll.
- Depending on the type of spinach it may take less or more time to cook.
- To make perfectly rolled spinach rolls use a sushi mat to form a nice firm spinach roll.
Why not:
Finely chop garlic or ginger, fry with sesame oil and use as the topping.
I love sesame seed sprinkled on spinach, its also delicious on brocolli with chopped mini tomato. Or even just on plain rice to add a bit of flavour.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. Brocolli mixed with tomato sounds nice. These easy to make side dishes are just so handy and healthy at the same time!
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