Swiss Chard Oshitashi

The ultimate (cold) side dish.

Swiss chard oshitashi is one of my favorite dishes.  It is typically found on Japanese menus made with spinach, but I like to alternate the dark leafy greens I use to switch up the flavors.  In this recipe, I am using Swiss Chard, but you can try it with spinach, kale, dandelion greens, or watercress.  They all work really well with this preparation and taste delicious!  There are also a variety of different chard’s to choose from, so check out your local market and see what catches your eye.

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of Swiss Chard
• 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add chard, in batches, and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and then submerge chard in a bowl of ice water.
2. When chard is cool, drain again and squeeze out any excess liquid.  Cut into bite-sized pieces.  Toss chard with soy sauce and top with sesame seeds. Makes 4 servings.

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