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           HORENSHO HITASHI (SPINACH W/ TOASTED SESAME SEEDS)

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Japanese                         Salads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/2   t            Salt
  2 1/2   t            Sesame Seeds
    1/2   t            Sugar
  1       pn           MSG
  1 1/2   lb           Fresh Spinach
  3       T            Niban Dashi
  1       t            Soy Sauce

 Bring 5/8 pt water to boil and add salt.  Gather the spinach into a large
 bouquet, place it in the saucepan, and cover tightly.  Cook for 5 minutes
 until the upper leaves begin to wilt.  Immediately drain and plunge into
 cold water.  Cut away the stalks and discard.  Squeeze the leaves dry.
 Cut the leavesinto 1" pieces and squeeze them dry again.  Set aside
      Heat a heavy fry pan until water skitters accross surface.  Add
 seeds, and warm for 3-4 minutes, shaking constantly.
      Put the dashi, sugar, soy sauce and MSG into a small saucepan, stir
 and bring to a boil over high heat.  Remove from heat and serve.
 TO SERVE:
 Pour sauce over the spinach and toss together to coat leaves. Divide into
 6 bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.



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