Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth)

[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

Ohitashi is a simple, light, and deeply flavorful Japanese side dish of blanched greens in a soy-based marinade. Make it ahead, then have it ready for the table with no additional effort. Spinach is one of the most common vegetable choices, but you can use other leafy greens, like watercress, Swiss chard, or turnip greens, or try slender green vegetables, like asparagus or green beans. Whatever you do, don’t use baby spinach, which turns limp and slimy once cooked.

Published at Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:55:00 +0000