Korean-Style Spinach (Sigeumchi Namul)
Korean-Style Spinach (sigeumchi namul) is a humble side dish (banchan) consisting of spinach flavored with a savory, garlic sauce.
Servings 2
Calories 59kcal
Ingredients
Main:
- 300 g spinach washed and trimmed
Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon doenjang (Korean fermented soy bean paste) optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
Blanch the spinach:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add in spinach and blanch for 30 seconds.
- Drain spinach and immediately rinse under cold running water, or place into an ice bath.
- Squeeze the spinach out of excess moisture and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place spinach into a bowl. Set aside.
Make the sauce:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, doenjang, garlic and sesame seeds. Mix well.
Assemble:
- Add the sauce to the spinach and toss until well coated.
- Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14066IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4mg