Delicious Korean Spinach Side Dish Ready in Under 5 Minutes

This Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) is quick, healthy, and full of flavor, ready in under 5 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 8

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 bunch Fresh Spinach opt for tender leaves
2 cloves Garlic finely minced
1 stalk Green Onion chopped finely

For the Flavor

2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil

For the Crunch

1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds or sunflower seeds as alternative

Equipment

pot
mixing bowl
knife

Method

Preparation Steps

Trim the spinach by rinsing under cold water and chopping into roughly 2-inch pieces.
Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for about 30 seconds.
Cool the blanched spinach in an ice bath before draining it thoroughly.
Mix the cooled spinach with minced garlic, chopped green onion, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Serve the Korean Spinach Side Dish at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the dish cold for the best flavor and texture. Great for prepping ahead of time!

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