Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul)
This Korean spinach salad, or sigeumchi namul, is a simple yet flavorful side dish. Fresh spinach is blanched and seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce for a delicious and healthy accompaniment to any meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz Fresh Spinach
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 1 minute, or until wilted.
- Remove the spinach from the boiling water and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and squeeze out excess water.
- In a bowl, combine the blanched spinach, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sesame seeds. Mix well to coat the spinach evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
This Korean spinach salad is best served fresh. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.