Oshitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad With Roasted Sesame)

From Nora Pouillon, this salad pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp, seared tuna or other fish or seafood.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1  lb spinach, well washed and large stems removed
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons mirin

Directions

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet until lightly colored. Cool.
2. Add the spinach to a large saucepan of boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
3. Have an ice bath ready.
4. Drain the spinach in a colander, shock in the ice bath (to retain color of spinach), then drain again.
5. Squeeze dry and place in a bowl.
6. Mix the cooked spinach with the soy sauce, mirin and sesame seeds.
7. Serve at room temperature.