Oh - Pen, Sesame.
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madbakerThis week's Resolution Recipe: Spinach with Sesame and Miso.
"Japanese immigrants quickly learned to give common American vegetables flavors that reminded them of the old country."
2 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds (Or, in real ingredient terms, 7 1/2 tsp)
2 Tbsp light miso paste
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 lb fresh spinach
no garlic (Ha! I used... actually that amount.)
1 Tbsp peanut or veg oil
Heat a wok or skillet and add the sesame seeds. Stir over medium-high heat until they are lightly toasted. Cool the seeds and crush them with a mortar and pestle. Mix with the miso and sugar.
Wash the spinach and drain well. Heat the wok and add the oil. Stir-fry the spinach just until it collapses. Remove from the wok and stir in the sesame mix. Serve hot or cold.
What worked: I figured we'd like it, since we generally like the individual ingredients, but it was actually better than I expected. It was surprisingly quicker than I thought to crush the sesame seeds in the mortar. I don't think it really needed any garlic, although I don't think it would hurt the dish either.
What didn't: It was fine. (It went better with the sautéed tuna than either did alone.)
Will I make it again? We might since it is pretty easy.
"Japanese immigrants quickly learned to give common American vegetables flavors that reminded them of the old country."
2 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds (Or, in real ingredient terms, 7 1/2 tsp)
2 Tbsp light miso paste
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 lb fresh spinach
no garlic (Ha! I used... actually that amount.)
1 Tbsp peanut or veg oil
Heat a wok or skillet and add the sesame seeds. Stir over medium-high heat until they are lightly toasted. Cool the seeds and crush them with a mortar and pestle. Mix with the miso and sugar.
Wash the spinach and drain well. Heat the wok and add the oil. Stir-fry the spinach just until it collapses. Remove from the wok and stir in the sesame mix. Serve hot or cold.
What worked: I figured we'd like it, since we generally like the individual ingredients, but it was actually better than I expected. It was surprisingly quicker than I thought to crush the sesame seeds in the mortar. I don't think it really needed any garlic, although I don't think it would hurt the dish either.
What didn't: It was fine. (It went better with the sautéed tuna than either did alone.)
Will I make it again? We might since it is pretty easy.
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