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Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad

Easy Korean spinach salad recipe! 

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Today’s recipe is a very simple version of a Korean spinach salad dish (Sigeumchi Namul banchan 시금치 나물 반찬). It’s very easy and super quick to make.

There are a couple of ways to make this spinach side dish, but the recipe I’m about to share here is mainly reliant on salt, garlic and sesame oil as a seasoning.

To people who are used to a stronger taste, it might taste a bit bland, but what can I say! This is the healthy way of eating!

Spinach salad made using this recipe is also well suited to accompany Bibimbap and Kimbap. I hope you like it!

How to make Korean spinach salad (Video tutorial)

 

Ingredients for 4 to 5 servings as a side dish

Main

  • 250g (0.6 pounds) English spinach (or baby spinach)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt, to add to the water
  • 6 cups water, to boil

Seasoning sauce

*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml

Steps

1.Trim the spinach roots (if any) and wash the spinach in cold water thoroughly.

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2.Boil the water in a pot/sauce pan for 5 to 7 mins. Add the salt (1 tsp). Once the water starts to boil, plunge the spinach into the pot and leave it for 30 seconds.

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com
3.Drain the boiled water away and run cold water on the spinach for 1-2 minutes.

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com
4.Squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.

5. Cut the spinach into 2-3 pieces with a knife. (If you are using baby spinach, you can skip this step.)

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com

6.Add the seasoning sauce and mix well with your hands.

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com
7.Serve it on a plate and enjoy.

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com


Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) | MyKoreanKitchen.com

Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad

Easy Korean spinach salad recipe
4.96 from 22 votes
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Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: korean spinach, salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Sue | My Korean Kitchen

Ingredients

Main

  • 250 g English spinach or baby spinach
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt , to add to the water
  • 6 cups water to boil

Seasoning sauce

  • 1 tsp green onion , finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Trim the spinach roots (if any) and wash the spinach in cold water thoroughly.
  • Boil the water in a pot/sauce pan for 5 to 7 mins. Add the salt (1 tsp). Once the water starts to boil, plunge the spinach into the pot and leave it for 30 seconds.
  • Drain the boiled water away and run cold water on the spinach for 1-2 minutes.
  • Squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.
  • Cut the spinach into 2-3 pieces with a knife. (If you are using baby spinach, you can skip this step.)
  • Add the seasoning sauce and mix well with your hands.
  • Serve it on a plate and enjoy.

Notes

1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 5860IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.8mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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