Hourensou no Ohitashi

“Hourensou” is the Japanese word for spinach. This is a quick, healthy side dish or appetizer. The dashi gives it a unique Japanese flavor. Enjoy!

Yield: 2 servings

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of spinach (hourensou)

Spices

• 3/4 cup Dashi soup or 3/4 cup hot water mixed with 1 tsp hon-dashi (soup stock powder)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• One pinch of katsuobushi

Preparation

1. Boil spinach for 3 minutes (until slightly wilted)
2. Submerge in cold water then wring out with a paper towel
3. Chop spinach into 2″ pieces
4. Mix dashi soup and soy sauce in a bowl
5. Add spinach and refrigerate for 10 minutes
6. Transfer the spinach to a serving dish, discard the liquid, and top with katsuobushi