Spinach with Mentaiko recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This winter side dish is made by tossing blanched spinach with savory cod roe and sesame oil.
This winter side dish is made by tossing blanched spinach with savory cod roe and sesame oil. The popping roe and nutty aroma pair nicely with the tender leaves, making it a great accompaniment to rice.
Side dishes · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 113.1g serving): 70.7 kcal · protein 5.5g · carbohydrate 6.3g · fat 3.5g · sodium 165mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Spinach gets limp if blanched too long, so remove it from the water as soon as it wilts.
Tips: Mentaiko varies in saltiness by brand. Start with a little, taste, then add more as needed.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Spinach — 100 g
- Salted pollock roe — 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Minced garlic — 0.3 tsp