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A pair of chopsticks pick up some sigeumchi namul.
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Korean Seasoned Spinach - Sigeumchi Namul

Sigeumchi namul is a super easy and deliciously tasty banchan side dish. Ready in 10 minutes, try this classic Korean seasoned spinach salad alongside your favourite Korean recipes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 side serves
Calories 61kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

For the seasoning

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to the boil and add the salt. Add the spinach and blanch for 30 seconds - 1 minute, until soft.
    ¼ tsp salt, 200 g spinach
  • Drain, rinse with cold water to cool down, then squeeze out as much water out of the spinach as possible. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Add the spring onion / green onion and seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, garlic and (optional) sugar). Mix well to coat the spinach evenly and serve. Optional: Garnish with more toasted sesame seeds.
    ½ spring onion / green onion, 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, ½ garlic, ½ tsp sugar
  • Serve as a side dish, or straight on top a bowl of Bibimbap.

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Notes

  • Spinach - Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible after blanching. If you’re using long spinach leaves with their stems, you may like to chop them up into smaller chunks once blanched. This makes it easier to mix through the seasonings.
  • Blanching - We like to use a metal colander while blanching the spinach. This makes it really easy to lift it out and drain once cooked.
  • Temperature - Sigeumchi namul is equally delicious served hot or cold!
  • Storage - Once cooked and cooled, store leftover seasoned spinach in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2-3 days. We don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
  • Make it Spicy - Add gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes) to taste. Or drizzle your seasoned spinach with a little bibimbap sauce or homemade gochujang sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4704IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg