Simple Komatsuna with Sesame Dressing (Great for Bento)

Name: Simple Komatsuna with Sesame Dressing (Great for Bento)
Yield: Makes 1 bunch
Ingredients: 1 bunch komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), on the smaller side; 1 teaspoon ground sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon sugar (light brown sugar or regular sugar); 1 dash soy sauce

へい♡ゆー♡ @cook_40254424

Komatsuna is a super nutritious vegetable, packed with vitamins and minerals. This easy recipe is perfect as an extra side for your bento or a healthy addition to your everyday meals.
Recipe background:
This is a recipe I make almost every day, and I wanted to write it down as a note. I hope my daughter will find it helpful in the future!
Today, 07/17/2019, I included it in a bento.

へい♡ゆー♡ @cook_40254424

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Ingredients

Makes 1 bunch

1 bunchkomatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), on the smaller side
1 teaspoonground sesame seeds
1 teaspoonsugar (light brown sugar or regular sugar)
1 dashsoy sauce

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Steps

1

Cut the komatsuna into bite-sized pieces.
2

Microwave the komatsuna for 1–2 minutes at 500W. I use a regular freezer bag, not a special cooking bag.
3

To keep the color bright and cool it quickly, pour tap water directly into the bag, then drain the komatsuna in a colander. Squeeze out excess water by hand.
4

Mix the squeezed komatsuna with the sesame seeds, sugar, and soy sauce. If you want to make a larger batch, just increase the amounts. I try to keep it low-sodium!
5

It's ready to serve.