Blanch Spinach

Spinach is usually blanched to enhance the green color and to add texture and flavor.

Method   1.   Boil enough water in a pot. 2.   Put spinach to boiling water. Press them out gently. 3.   Spinach has to stay in hot water for only 15-20 seconds.  4.   Take a strainer and strain the spinach. Squeeze the excess water.   5.   Put it in cold water and squeeze excess water out. 6.   Your spinach is blanched.   7.   Blanched spinach is a great way to brighten green color and adds additional texture and flavor.