Spinach with Sesame Seeds
Here is a quick and easy Japanese recipe with Spinach, it is such a great vegetable, it contains nearly twice the iron of other leafy greens, making it one of the most available plant-based sources of iron. It’s an excellent source of folic acid, potassium and magnesium, as well as vitamin K, carotenes and vitamin C.
Ingredients
1 lb. spinach, washed, stems removed
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds on top of dish when ready to serve
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to full boil add the spinach into it, pushing leaves down and stirring until spinach is completely wilted (no more than two minutes)
Drain and cool quickly by submerging in cold water. Drain well, then squeeze handfuls of spinach to extract as much water as possible.
Place clumps of spinach on a cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange on a plate.
Grind sesame seeds to medium fine then add sugar and mix together. Mix in soy sauce, sake, and sesame oil, and spoon dressing over spinach.
Top compliment this Japanese Spinach dish is this wonderful Ginger Miso salad dressing
Ginger Miso Salad Dressing
Ingredients
3-4 Tbs. light miso
2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
2 Tbs. dark sesame oil
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
To Prepare:
Combine miso, ginger, lemon or vinegar, and sesame oil in a blender and blend on low speed until smooth.
Gradually add oil in a thin steady stream until mixed.
Then very slowly add water until thick and creamy.
Taste and add more miso if you want a richer flavor.
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