spinach with sesame seed dressing

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ingredients:

• 7 ounces fresh spinach
• 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar

step 1:

Cut off the stems of the spinach and wash.

step 2:

Fill a medium-size pan with water. Bring to a boil and add the spinach.

step 3:

After boiling, drain the spinach, and immediately immerse in cold water to keep the green color.

step 4:

Parch the sesame seeds over medium-high heat until they crackle and pop.

step 5:

Put them in an earthenware mortar (suribachi) or food processor and crush. Add soy sauce and sugar, then blend well. Put this mixture in a bowl.

step 6:

Drain the cold water from the spinach. Squeeze out any excess water with your hands. Cut the spinach into 1 in. long pieces.

step 7:

Add the spinach to mixture (Step 5) and mix.