(ひた)

おひたし
noun
boiled greens
1. boiled greens with dashi broth, ohitashi
A Japanese side dish of blanched vegetables, typically leafy greens, soaked in dashi-based seasoning and often topped with bonito flakes.
ほうれん(そう)のお(ひた)しを(つく)った。
I made spinach ohitashi.
(ひた)しに鰹節(かつおぶし)をかける。
Top the ohitashi with bonito flakes.
小松菜(こまつな)のお(ひた)しは定番(ていばん)副菜(ふくさい)だ。
Komatsuna ohitashi is a classic side dish.

A simple and healthy Japanese side dish, often served as part of a traditional meal.

COMMON VARIATIONS:

  • ほうれん(そう)のお(ひた)し: spinach ohitashi
  • 小松菜(こまつな)のお(ひた)し: komatsuna ohitashi
  • ()(はな)のお(ひた)し: rapeseed flower ohitashi

SEASONING:
Typically dressed with soy sauce, dashi, and sometimes mirin. Often topped with 鰹節(かつおぶし) (bonito flakes).