Spinach with Sesame Dressing

Directions

1. 1
   In a large pot of boiling salted water blanch spinach for 1 to 2 minutes and refresh.
2. 2
   Squeeze water out firmly but do not wring.
3. 3
   Lightly toss spinach to separate stems and leaves, and place in a bowl.
4. 4
   In a hot dry skillet, toast sesame seeds until they begin to pop.
5. 5
   Reserve a teaspoon of toasted seeds for garnish.
6. 6
   Transfer the rest of the seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
7. 7
   Grind until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour into a bowl, if necessary, and add sugar, soy sauce and dashi.
9. 9
   Mix well and pour over spinach.
10. 10
    Toss to coat.
11. 11
    Garnish with reserved seeds.