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Spinach Namul

South Korea

Sigeumchi namul is one of the many banchan, small side dishes, that arrive with every Korean meal. Namul is a general term for seasoned vegetables.

Tender blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil, garlic and soy. One of the essential Korean banchan side dishes.

Authentic South Korea Spinach Namul recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
3 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
55 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

400gfresh spinach
1garlic clove, minced
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbsptoasted sesame oil
1 tbsptoasted sesame seeds
1spring onion, finely chopped
pinchsalt

Method

1

Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30-45 seconds until just wilted, then plunge into cold water.

2

Squeeze out as much water as you can and gently fluff the leaves.

3

Mix with the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, spring onion and salt, using your hands.

4

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve at room temperature.

Chef's Tip

Squeeze the spinach really dry or the dish turns watery. Don't overcook it.

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