{"id":1195,"date":"2025-10-14T06:34:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/?p=1195"},"modified":"2025-11-29T01:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T01:38:25","slug":"spinach-ohitashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/spinach-ohitashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach Ohitashi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Prep:<\/strong> 5m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cook:<\/strong> 10m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Servings:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A nice light and fast side dish that feels very Japanese. Since it needs to marinate and is served cold, this is an excellent dish to make ahead of time. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

—Ingredients—<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fast<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • 125g spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp warm water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • toasted sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Fancy<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • 1 piece kombu (~5g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp mirin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 tbsp light soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 250g spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • toasted sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • bonito flakes (optional)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      —Method—<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Fast Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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      1. NEED TO CHECK QUANTITIES<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and water and mix until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Preheat a large pan on medium-high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Toss in the spinach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Add the vinegar mixture to the pan and immediately cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Steam for 1 minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Remove from heat, add soy sauce, refigerate for one hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. To serve, garnish with sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        Fancy Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Make Kombu Dashi: In a pot, add kombu to 1\/2c water and slowly bring to a boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Once boiling, remove the kombu and add the mirin and soy sauce. Return to boil, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Prepare spinach. Blanch for 1m, then remove and run cold water over to stop cooking. Squeeze out the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Cut into 2″ length, and place in a container and add sauce. Refrigerate for an hour or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. To serve, garnish with sesame seeds and, optionally, shaved or flaked bonito.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          —Notes—<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • This makes 2 servings or 3 small sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ohitashi (the marinade) is often seen with other vegetables; you can replace the spinach with virtually any green.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • For the fast version, if you have mirin, use that instead of the vinegar and water mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            —Serving Ideas—<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Is a great side for nearly anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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