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Steamed spinach

Basic method for spinach: remove tough stalks, rinse in several cold waters, drain and steam until tender. From Erken's Stor kokebok (1949), p. 419.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1949-utg. s. 419 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

The book praises spinach as an excellent plant that is easy to digest and very useful in the household. The method is the basis of the spinach dishes that follow.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Clean

    Remove the tough stalks.

  2. 2

    Rinse

    Rinse the spinach well in several changes of cold water.

  3. 3

    Steam

    Drain in a sieve, then steam until tender.

Changes from the original

The text is rewritten in the imperative. The book gives no quantity or time.

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Frequently asked questions

How long should it steam?
The book only says "tender"; no time is given.
Why rinse several times?
To remove grit and soil; the book insists on rinsing well in several cold waters.

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