Lunch: Spinach Ohitashi

Recipe by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat This deep savory dressing makes simply cooked vegetables come to life.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Spinach Ohitashi

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

1 cup Dashi
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 bunch mature spinach, trimmed
Kosher salt
Bonito flakes (for serving)

Instructions

Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a small bowl.
Cook spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted and bright green, a matter of seconds. Drain and transfer to a large bowl of lightly salted ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid from greens. Pack into a cylinder shape. Cut in half crosswise or into bite-size lengths.
To serve, divide greens among bowls and top with broth. Scatter bonito flakes over top.

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