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SESAME DRESSING
To make the sesame dressing, grind the sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle until half the seeds are ground. Add soy sauce, sugar and salt to the sesame and mix well. Set aside.
To prepare the spinach, discard any bad leaves and stems and give it a good rinse under cold water. Remove the scraggly root, leaving the pink part at the very end intact (it’s part of the look!). Bring 3 litres of water to the boil in a large pot. Using tongs, dip the root end of the spinach into the water, giving it a 30-second head start. Then push the whole thing in and cook for 30 seconds. Drain and cool under cold running water, then squeeze out the water.
To assemble, cut the spinach into 5cm sections. Working a handful at a time, squeeze out the excess water again then place in a bowl. Untangle the leaves with your fingers, pour over the dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature.