Date: 01/17/2026 01/18/2026
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Sara
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Cold Tossed Spinach with Peanuts
Summary:
This is a refreshing and appetizing vegetarian cold dish, combining tender spinach with fragrant peanuts for a balanced and crisp texture.
Ingredients:
Spinach 250g
Peanuts 80g
Salt to taste
Sesame oil 1 tbsp
Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
Sugar a pinch
White sesame seeds to taste
Instructions:
1.Prepare ingredients:
Wash and cut the spinach. Soak the peanuts for 2 hours, then drain.
2.Cook peanuts:
Place peanuts in a pot with water and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let cool.
3.Blanch spinach:
Bring water to a boil with a little salt. Blanch spinach for about 20 seconds, then cool in cold water and squeeze dry.
4.Season and toss:
Combine spinach and peanuts in a bowl. Add light soy sauce, salt, sugar, and sesame oil, and toss evenly.
5.Finish and serve:
Sprinkle with white sesame seeds, mix well, and serve.
