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Ohitashi

From the video “How to Make Spinach Ohitashi (Japanese Spinach Salad) (Recipe) ほうれん草のお浸しの作り方 (レシピ)” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumWeekend project
Not spicy
Total time
~280 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.80*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$16.20* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$3.60*for the batch in the video
~$1.80*per serving

You save about ~$16.20* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$32.40* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: kombu, spinach

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 50% of ingredient lines (88% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • glass container

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact water amount for boiling spinach
  • Exact amount of white sesame seeds and katsuobushi
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Just One Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Ohitashi

What makes Just One Cookbook's Ohitashi recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Ohitashi focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Squeeze well to remove water, preventing diluted sauce. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Ohitashi at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Ohitashi recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Ohitashi ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Ohitashi can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Ohitashi?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Ohitashi?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.