Sigeumchi Namul: Korean Spinach Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Korean spinach salad, dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic for an irresistible side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Fresh Spinach (with stems on)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Green Onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (crushed)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.5 tbsp Korean Red Chili Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 0.5 tbsp Korean Chili Paste (Gochujang)
Instructions
- Wash the Spinach: Rinse spinach under cold water to remove grit or dirt.
- Blanch the Spinach: Bring salted water to a boil, add spinach and blanch for about 30 seconds.
- Ice Bath: Transfer the blanched spinach to a bowl filled with ice water to stop cooking.
- Drain and Squeeze: Drain spinach and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, gochugaru, and gochujang.
- Mix Spinach and Dressing: Toss drained spinach in the bowl with the dressing.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the salad.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning to taste with more soy sauce or sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pair the salad with grilled meats or fried rice for a complete meal. This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean salad, spinach recipe, healthy side dish