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Close-up of Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) topped with sesame seeds in a ceramic bowl.

Korean Spinach Side Dish

A simple and healthy Korean spinach side dish, also known as Sigeumchi Namul.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spinach
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach about 10 oz
Seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp soy sauce or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • pinch salt optional, to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until just wilted.
  3. Drain the spinach in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible.
  4. In a bowl, combine the squeezed spinach with minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.
  5. Gently toss to combine. Taste and add salt if needed.
  6. Serve immediately as a side dish.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil to your preference. For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.