Sesame spinach

• toasted sesame oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• soy sauce↗½ tbsp tsp
• toasted sesame seeds↗½ tsp tsp

  crushed

• rice vinegar↗½ tsp tsp
• golden caster sugar↗½ tsp tsp
• garlic clove↗1

  grated

• spinach↗225g g

  stem ends trimmed

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to the boil and fill a large bowl with cold water and a handful of ice. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, vinegar, sugar, garlic and pepper to taste, until the sugar has dissolved. Set the dressing aside.

2. 2

   Blanch the spinach in the boiling water until just wilted, then scoop straight into the cold water. Drain well and squeeze out any excess water. Gently loosen the clumps of spinach with your fingers, transfer to the bowl of sesame dressing and toss together. Cover and chill for about 1 hr to let the flavours mingle.