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Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth) Recipe
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Cook Time
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Total Time
50m
This Japanese recipe for Ohitashi features delicate, blanched leafy greens bathed in a savory, umami-rich broth made with soy sauce and mirin. It's a quick and healthy side dish that can be easily customized with your choice of greens, and makes for a refreshing addition to any Japanese meal.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
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Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. In a medium or large pot of salted boiling water, cook greens until tender, 1 to 2 minutes depending on type. Immediately transfer to prepared ice bath to cool.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring mirin and soy sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat, then remove from heat. Combine soy mixture with 3/4 cup (175ml) dashi. Taste, then add more of remaining dashi if a more dilute flavor is desired. Let cool completely.
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Drain greens. Using your hands, wring out as much water from greens as possible, then transfer to a container, pour dashi marinade on top, and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
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Arrange greens on a single serving plate or several individual ones; they are often arranged in a neat line, or compressed into a cylinder shape, though loosely mounding them also works. Drizzle some of the dashi marinade on top, then garnish with bonito flakes or sesame seeds. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories60kcal3%
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Fat1g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates8g0%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar2g0%
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Protein3g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium125mg6%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.