Brazilian recipe
Steamed Spinach
Steamed spinach is a staple in Brazilian households, prized for its simplicity and for perfectly preserving the vegetable's delicate texture and flavor.
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Ingredients
1 large bunch of spinach
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh spinach at local supermarkets, grocery stores, or farmers' markets. Choose bunches with bright green, crisp leaves. Olive oil and sea salt are pantry staples available at any food retailer.
Preparation method
- Separate the leaves from the thicker stalks.
- Keep the thinner, tender stalks attached to the leaves.
- Place the leaves into a large bowl.
- Cover with water and wash thoroughly.
- Lift the spinach out of the bowl by hand rather than draining the water.
- This ensures that any grit or soil residue remains at the bottom of the container.
- Leave the spinach in a colander to drain off any excess liquid.
- Fill a medium pot with water until it reaches about 1/3 of its capacity.
- Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Fit a steaming basket securely over the pot.
- Ensure that the water does not come into direct contact with the basket.
- Arrange half of the spinach in the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot with a lid.
- Steam for approximately 5 minutes, or until the leaves have wilted.
- Avoid overcooking the greens so they do not become bitter or lose their structure.
- Alternatively, you may use a bamboo steamer basket for this process.
- Remove the spinach using tongs and transfer to a serving platter.
- Repeat the process with the remaining half of the spinach.
- Finish by drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Observations
This steaming method ensures that the leaves retain their essential nutrients and vibrant color, resulting in a light, healthy side dish that is perfect for any weekday meal.
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