Spinach Cakes

My older relatives from the countryside oftentimes whip up this snack for something quick and savory to tide them over until dinner. The ingredients in the cakes are surprisingly simple, with spinach taking the top notes of every bite and an earthy corn undertone throughout. The complicated part, it turns out, is in the vinegar-rich dipping sauce, which adds a tangy and spicy flourish. The sauce might feel like a surprising accompaniment to the mild steamed vegetable cakes, but it’s what ke