Horenso no Ohitashi (Spinach Salad)

Ingredients:
1 lb fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
1/2 cup dashi
1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
Pinch of salt
2-4 Tbsp katsuobushi or sesame seeds
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the spinach and blanche
for about 1 minute or until just tender. Drain and soak in cold water for about 5
minutes to stop the cooking process and retain the spinach's color.
Drain the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid; traditionally this is done by
rolling the spinach in a bamboo mat (makisu).
Lay the drained spinach onto the mat.
Once completely rolled up, give the roll a good final squeeze.

Cut the rolled spinach into short lengths and place on small plates. Combine the
dashi and soy sauce. Pour this dressing over the spinach and then top with
katsuobushi or sesame seeds.