Moyashi Ohitashi is bean sprout salad with mustard dressing and sesame seeds. It is a refreshing nice small side dish, and it goes well with any kind of Japanese meals, traditional or more western styles.
Making ohitashi is a great way to eat spring vegetables. Although spinach is the most popular, you can make ohitashi with any sort of vegetables. Ohitashi literally means “soaked” in dashi-based sauce, and all you need to do is to soak the veggies (usually steamed or boiled) in that sauce.
Spinach Ohitashi is a popular Japanese side dish made with blanched spinach soaked in a light, flavorful dashi-based sauce. Spinach is an incredibly nutritious vegetable, making it a great addition to your meals as often as possible. Since it cooks almost instantly, this dish is perfect for when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.