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Vegan Ohitashi

Vegan Ohitashi

Japanese
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18 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

18 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

50 kcalper person
Protein 3g
Carbs 5g
Fats 2g

About this dish

Spinach blanched briefly, squeezed dry and left to soak in a light kombu dashi and soy marinade before being topped with toasted sesame. A cold, minimal side built entirely on kelp.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Sesame

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Fresh Spinach300 g

Tins & Jars

  • Kombu dashi60 ml

Spices & Seasonings

  • Toasted sesame seeds5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Soy sauce20 ml

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method

1

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil.

Approx. 4 minutes
2

Blanch the spinach for 1 minute until just wilted, then drain and plunge immediately into cold water to stop the cooking.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Squeeze the spinach firmly to remove excess water, then cut into 4cm lengths.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Whisk together the kombu dashi and soy sauce in a shallow dish.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Add the spinach to the dashi mixture and leave to soak for 10 minutes so it absorbs the seasoning.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Lift the spinach out, arrange in small serving dishes and top with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Approx. 2 minutes