Hot Spinach Mould

• 2 lb (900 g) fresh spinach
• 1 oz (25

Tear away the coarse stems and thoroughly wash spinach in cold water. Set aside 6 leaves. Pack wet spinach into a saucepan, cover with a pan lid, and cook over moderate heat for 10 minutes until spinach is quite soft. (The water clinging to the leaves will provide sufficient cooking liquid.) Drain well and purée in a blender or food processor or pass through a food mill.

Melt the butter