Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) Recipe
This Korean Spinach Side Dish, known as Sigeumchi Namul, is a flavorful and nutritious dish that pairs well with any Korean meal. It’s quick and easy to make, packed with vitamins and minerals, and offers a delightful balance of savory and nutty flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching, Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 bunch (10 oz) spinach (ends trimmed)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim the spinach: Place the spinach on a cutting board, trim the ends, and slice into about 2-inch pieces.
- Blanch the spinach: Bring a pot of water with salt to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and blanch for 30 seconds or until just wilted.
- Cool in an ice bath: Place the spinach in an ice bath to cool. Gently squeeze out all the excess water.
- Mix: Place the spinach in a mixing bowl and add the minced garlic, green onion, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Serve: Serve on the side and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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