Description
Korean Spinach Side Dish, known as Sigeumchi Namul, is a delightful and healthy addition to any meal. This vibrant dish features fresh spinach seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce, creating a mouthwatering flavor profile that enhances your dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, Sigeumchi Namul is not only quick to prepare—taking just 5 minutes—but also packed with essential nutrients. The contrast of the tender spinach with the nutty flavor of sesame oil makes it irresistible. Enjoy it as a side dish, toss it into salads, or incorporate it into rice bowls for a nutritious boost. Whether you’re new to Korean cuisine or a seasoned enthusiast, this simple recipe will impress your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch (10 oz) spinach
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim the ends from the spinach and slice into 2-inch pieces.
- Boil salted water in a pot and blanch the spinach for 30 seconds until wilted.
- Transfer the spinach to an ice bath to cool quickly and then gently squeeze out excess water.
- In a bowl, mix cooled spinach with minced garlic, green onion, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until well combined.
- Serve immediately alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg