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Korean Spinach Side Dish

Quick and Delicious Korean Spinach Side Dish to Brighten Meals

A quick and easy Korean Spinach Side Dish known as Sigeumchi Namul, perfect for brightening any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach
  • 1 bunch Fresh Spinach trim ends before use
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 scallion Green Onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil do not skip
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish and texture

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • ice water bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim the ends of the spinach and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  2. Blanch the spinach in boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 30 seconds.
  3. Transfer the spinach to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color.
  4. Combine spinach with garlic, green onion, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl.
  5. Serve the Korean Spinach Side Dish either cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be enjoyed fresh from the bowl and is best served cold or at room temperature.

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