Sesame Spinach

Sesame Spinach

Blanched spinach tossed with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.

Total 12 min Makes 4 servings Calories 70/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame

This quick side dish softens fresh spinach with a brief blanch, then shocks it in ice water to lock in color before tossing with a savory sesame dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, it pairs well with grilled meats, rice bowls, or as part of a Korean-style banchan spread.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh spinach, washed
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Method

  1. Bring a 6-quart saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch until just wilted.

  3. Drain the spinach immediately and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve the color.

  4. Drain the spinach again and squeeze firmly with your hands to remove as much excess water as possible, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.

  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and salt.

  6. Add the chopped spinach to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly with the dressing.

  7. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion before serving.

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    Sesame Spinach

    This quick side dish softens fresh spinach with a brief blanch, then shocks it in ice water to lock in color before tossing with a savory sesame dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, it pairs well with grilled meats, rice bowls, or as part of a Korean-style banchan spread.

    12 min 4 servings 70 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fresh spinach, washed
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

    Method

    1. 1

      Bring a 6-quart saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.

    2. 2

      Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch until just wilted.

    3. 3

      Drain the spinach immediately and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve the color.

    4. 4

      Drain the spinach again and squeeze firmly with your hands to remove as much excess water as possible, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.

    5. 5

      In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and salt.

    6. 6

      Add the chopped spinach to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly with the dressing.

    7. 7

      Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallion before serving.