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Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul)
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Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul)

20 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • spinach (washed, tough stems trimmed)Produce400 g
  • salt (for the boiling water, plus more to taste)Spices10 g
  • ice (for the ice bath)Other300 g
  • sesame oil (toasted)Pantry15 ml
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • garlic (very finely minced)Produce2 pieces
  • green onion (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)Spices3 g
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds8 g

per serving

Nutrition

76kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
5 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the water

    • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and season generously with salt.
    Step 1
  2. Blanch the spinach

    • Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch briefly, until the leaves shrink and turn bright green.
    Step 2
  3. Shock in an ice bath

    • Transfer the spinach straight into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and lock in the green color.
    Step 3
  4. Squeeze out the water

    • Drain the spinach in a colander, then squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands.
    Step 4
  5. Make the seasoning

    • In a bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, green onion, gochugaru, sesame seeds and salt to taste.
    Step 5
  6. Toss and serve

    • Add the squeezed spinach to the seasoning and mix well with your hands until evenly coated.
    • Taste, adjust the salt, and serve.
    Step 6