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Thai-Style Spinach

Source of Recipe


From "Sam Okamoto's Incredible Vegetables"






List of Ingredients



• 2 (10-ounce) pkgs. fresh washed spinach
  
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce or Thai fish sauce
  
• 2 tsp honey
  
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
  
• 1/2 tsp Thai chili sauce or hot chili oil
  
• 2 tsp canola or vegetable oil
  
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
  
• 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh ginger root
  






Instructions



1. Pick through the spinach, removing thick stems and wilted leaves. Bring a large pan with about 2 inches of water to a boil, add the spinach, and stir. Cook 2 minutes. Drain, rinsing with cold water until spinach is cooled. Drain well. Press out excess water with your hands. Drain on paper towels. (This can be done in advance; refrigerate, wrapped in a plastic bag.)
   
   
2. Combine the soy or fish sauce, honey, lime juice and chili sauce or hot chili oil; set aside.
   
   
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger; sauté 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Add the spinach and stir 2 minutes, untl heated through.
   
   Makes 4 servings.