Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul)
Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) is a vibrant and nutritious addition to any meal. This delightful dish showcases fresh spinach, lightly blanched to retain its bright color and crisp texture, then tossed with aromatic garlic, savory soy sauce, and nutty toasted sesame oil. Perfectly quick to prepare—taking only 5 minutes from start to finish—this versatile side dish can elevate your weeknight dinners or gatherings. Enjoy it alongside grilled meats, rice bowls, or as part of a refreshing salad platter. Packed with vitamins and minerals, Sigeumchi Namul is not just delicious; it’s also a health-conscious choice that makes it easy to boost your vegetable intake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch (10 oz) spinach
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the spinach and slice it into 2-inch pieces.
- Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 30 seconds until just wilted.
- Transfer the blanched spinach to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking and maintain color.
- Once cooled, squeeze out excess water from the spinach.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach with minced garlic, chopped green onion, soy sauce, salt, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 75g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg