Description
Sigeumchi-namul is a traditional Korean spinach side dish made with blanched spinach seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds for a light, nutty, and savory vegetable banchan.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, washed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Blanch spinach for 30–60 seconds until bright green.
- Drain and rinse immediately under cold water.
- Squeeze out excess water gently and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer spinach to a bowl and add garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt.
- Mix gently until evenly seasoned.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook spinach to preserve color and texture.
- Rinse in cold water immediately after blanching.
- Squeeze lightly to avoid making it mushy.
- Toasted sesame oil gives the best authentic flavor.
- Tastes even better after resting for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
