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Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame seeds

This Asian vegetable recipe is one of my favorites, and while traditionally served with Korean Grilled Short Ribs, is delicious as a barbecue side dish or vegetable side dish at any time. I prefer to buy triple pre-washed organic spinach from farmer's market for this sauteed spinach recipe, but if you can't fid that and have to wash your own, use a salad spinner, change water frequently. This dish can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.

Place sesame seeds in heavy skillet; sprinkle lightly with salt. Stir over medium heat until seeds are light golden, about 6 minutes. Set aside.

Line large colander with kitchen towel. Pack spinach, with water still clinging to leaves, into heavy large pot. Cook over high heat until wilted but still bright green, turning spinach with tongs for even cooking, about 4 minutes. Transfer spinach to prepared colander. Cool slightly. Wrap towel around spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Transfer spinach to work surface and chop coarsely.

Dry out your large pot, and add sesame oil, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce. Add spinach back to large pot, and over very low heat, toss to blend evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.