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Horensho Hitashi (spinach W/ Toasted Sesame Seeds)

Make Horensho Hitashi (spinach W/ Toasted Sesame Seeds) at home with T Salt, T Sesame Seeds, T Sugar, Pn Msg, and Fresh Spinach. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2
• 2 1/2
• 1/2
• 1
• 1 1/2 lb
• 3
• 1

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring 5/8 pt water to boil and add salt.

2. 2

   Gather the spinach into a large bouquet, place it in the saucepan, and cover tightly.

3. 3

   Cook for 5 minutes until the upper leaves begin to wilt.

4. 4

   Immediately drain and plunge into cold water.

5. 5

   Cut away the stalks and discard.

6. 6

   Squeeze the leaves dry.

7. 7

   Cut the leavesinto 1" pieces and squeeze them dry again. Set aside

8. 8

   Heat a heavy fry pan until water skitters accross surface. Add seeds, and warm for 3-4 minutes, shaking constantly.

9. 9

   Put the dashi, sugar, soy sauce and MSG into a small saucepan, stir and bring to a boil over high heat.

10. 10

    Remove from heat and serve.

11. 11

    TO SERVE

12. 12

    Pour sauce over the spinach and toss together to coat leaves. Divide into 6 bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.