Japanese Spinach with Sesame Dressing Recipe

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Japanese Spinach with Sesame Dressing
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the spinach for 10 to 20 seconds in the boiling water and transfer to the ice water using a deep-fry skimmer. Drain and gently squeeze out water. Chop coarsely.
  2. Make the dressing. If your sesame seeds have not been toasted, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Stir and shake the pan constantly, and as soon as the seeds turn golden and smell nutty, transfer to a suribachi mortar and pestle or to a spice mill. Allow to cool. Grind the seeds just until crushed.
  3. Combine the soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sake and water, then stir in the ground sesame seeds. Thin out with water. Toss with the spinach and stir together until the dressing infuses the spinach. Be careful not to bruise the spinach leaves. Divide into four small bunches and place in the middle of four small plates or bowls. Drizzle on a few drops of sesame oil. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 398.24 Kcal (1667 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.56g 36%
Sodium 1279.8mg 53%
Potassium 2151.02mg 46%
Total Carbs 31.94g 11%
Sugars 5.26g 21%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g 53%
Protein 19.88g 40%
Vitamin C 95.3mg 159%
Iron 17.2mg 96%
Calcium 781.8mg 78%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.75 Kcal (380 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.37g 36%
Sodium 291.64mg 53%
Potassium 490.18mg 46%
Total Carbs 7.28g 11%
Sugars 1.2g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3.01g 53%
Protein 4.53g 40%
Vitamin C 21.7mg 159%
Iron 3.9mg 96%
Calcium 178.1mg 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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