Spinach With Fried Ginger

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I love spinach and i love the flavors in this recipe! If you don't have chili oil, check out my recipe for chili-ginger infused oil recipe #53448. From food & wine magazine.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan of boiling water , blanch the spinach for almost 1 minute.

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Drain and rinse well in cold water.

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Squeeze dry , coarsely chop and move to a large , shallow dish.

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In a mini food processor , finely chop the ginger.

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Move to a small bowl and mix with the chili oil.

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Let stand for 10 minutes.

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Heat the peanut oil in a medium skillet.

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Add the ginger and fry over moderate heat until golden , about 4 minutes.

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Pour through a fine sieve and drain the ginger on paper towels.

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In a small bowl , mix the soy sauce with the vinegar and sugar.

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Drizzle over the spinach , stir lightly and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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Sprinkle the ginger over the spinach and serve.

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Ingredients

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spinach leaves, fresh ginger, chili oil, peanut oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar