Sigeumchi-namul (Korean Spinach Side Dish)
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Sigeumchi-namul is a popular Korean side dish made of blanched spinach seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. It's a simple, yet delicious addition to any meal.
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Serves 2
easy
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Ingredients
- spinach - 8 ounces (cleaned, preferably with red roots if available)
- garlic - watch the video to see (minced)
- green onion - watch the video to see (chopped)
- soy sauce - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- sesame oil - 1 to 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
- sesame seeds - watch the video to see (optional, for garnish)
- silgochu (Korean dried chili pepper threads) - watch the video to see (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Water: Boil water in a pot.
- Blanch the Spinach: Blanch the spinach in boiling water without a lid for 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the thickness of the spinach.
- Cool and Clean: Immediately cool the blanched spinach under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove any remaining dirt or mud.
- Squeeze Out Water: Squeeze out the excess water from the spinach.
- Season the Spinach: In a bowl, combine the spinach with minced garlic, chopped green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and silgochu for color. Serve as a side dish with rice or noodles.
