Thinking of trying this out this week..

japanese sesame spinach...

Ingredients

Serves 4
1 1/2 pounds spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions

Fill a large pot fitted with a steamer basket with 1-inch of water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add half of the spinach, cover, and steam until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, remove spinach from steamer, squeezing gently to remove excess moisture, and transfer to a serving platter. Repeat process with remaining spinach; season with salt.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce until combined. Drizzle dressing over warm spinach and sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve immediately.


kbbq rub

Yield: About 3 tablespoons (serving size: 1 1/2 teaspoons)
Ingredients
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Preparation
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.