Chilled Spinach Rolls with Black Garlic Lemon Sauce - a simple vegan recipe

BigBoy loves to share cold dish recipes, especially since Hong Kong’s hot and humid weather makes cold dishes the perfect way to beat the heat. Chilled Spinach Rolls with Black Garlic Lemon Sauce is easy to make, and the innovative combination of black garlic and lemon makes it incredibly refreshing.

The Benefits of Spinach

Spinach is a nutrient-packed leafy green, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and folate. It helps promote healthy blood circulation, boosts immunity, and strengthens bones. Whether eaten on its own or in various dishes, spinach offers excellent nutritional value.

Spinach is a nutrient-packed leafy green, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and folate.

Foolproof Preparation

Making chilled spinach rolls is incredibly simple. First, blanch the spinach briefly, then refresh it in ice water. Next, roll the spinach tightly using cling film to create a firm roll. Slice the spinach roll into bite-sized pieces for an elegant and refreshing presentation that looks as good as it tastes.

Refreshing Black Garlic Lemon Sauce

While many enjoy spinach paired with sesame sauce, BigBoy has created a new black garlic lemon sauce that guarantees you’ll fall in love with it at first bite. The unique sweetness and aroma of black garlic, combined with the tangy freshness of lemon juice, create a perfectly balanced sweet and sour taste. This sauce adds complexity to the spinach cold rolls, providing a fresh twist and making the dish even more special.

Ingredients (serve 2)

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Basic Ingredients

Spinach	300g
Sesame	1 tsp
Ice Water	1 bowl

Black Garlic Lemon Sauce

Black Garlic	2 cloves
Lemon Juice	2 tbsp
E.V. Olive Oil	2 tbsp
Dijon Mustard	1 tsp
Salt	1 pinch
Honey	2 tsp

Steps

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1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and prepare a bowl of ice water. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach for 30 seconds, then remove it immediately.

2. After cooking the spinach, immediately place it in ice water. Refresh for 5-10 minutes.

3. Over medium-low heat, toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden brown. Set aside.

4. Take a blender and add black garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and salt. Blend the ingredients into a sauce (if it's too thick, you can add more lemon juice).

5. After soaking the spinach, trim off the root ends.

6. Place a sushi mat on a flat surface and lay a piece of cling film over it. Take a portion of spinach and roll it up, pressing gently while rolling to remove excess water. Once it forms a firm roll, unwrap the cling film.

7. After rolling, cut into sections.

8. Finally, spread some black garlic lemon sauce on the plate, place the spinach rolls on top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.