Spinach Ohitashi (ほうれんそうのおひたし) is a classic Japanese side dish, and although it doesn’t look like much, something magical happens when you blanch it and squeeze out the extra liquid from it. It turns the leaves into a sponge that soaks up the dashi broth, drawing out the natural sweetness of the spinach while infusing it with boatloads of juicy umami. I made this with spinach, but this method works with many vegetables, including mustard greens, okra, green beans, asparagus, etc. If you need a recipe, I’ve [posted it here](https://youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko).
pixelboy1459
One of my faves!
BS_220
It’s so pretty
Pianomanos
Gotta say, your styling and photography are second to none!
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Spinach Ohitashi (ほうれんそうのおひたし) is a classic Japanese side dish, and although it doesn’t look like much, something magical happens when you blanch it and squeeze out the extra liquid from it. It turns the leaves into a sponge that soaks up the dashi broth, drawing out the natural sweetness of the spinach while infusing it with boatloads of juicy umami. I made this with spinach, but this method works with many vegetables, including mustard greens, okra, green beans, asparagus, etc. If you need a recipe, I’ve [posted it here](https://youtu.be/h2_SQcVZUko).
One of my faves!
It’s so pretty
Gotta say, your styling and photography are second to none!