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Korean Spinach Banchan (Two Ways)
Korean spinach banchan, also known as Sigumchi Namul, is a classic side dish in Korean cuisine. There are two delicious variations of this recipe - one made with soy sauce and the other with gochujang - that you can learn to make and choose your favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people each
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
For classic spinach banchan
- 1 bunch spinach cleaned
- 2 tsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang) or 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion finely chopped
For spicy spinach banchan
- 1 bunch spinach cleaned
- 2 tsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tsp Korean soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
To clean and blanch the spinach
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Add some salt and the spinach to the water; blanch for 30 seconds. Drain the spinach in a colander and rinse under cold water until all the heat from the spinach has been cooled. Squeeze the spinach firmly to remove excess water. Place spinach on the cutting board and cut the spinach into 3-inch long pieces.
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To make classic spinach banchan
- Put spinach in a mixing bowl. Add Korean soup soy sauce (or soy sauce), garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Toss with your hand to incorporate the seasoning into the spinach.
To make spicy spinach banchan
- Put spinach in a mixing bowl. Add gochujang, doenjang, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
- Smear the Korean pastes together with your fingers to mix them first, then toss everything together to incorporate the seasoning into the spinach.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3g
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
359mg
(15%)
Potassium
991mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15977IU
(320%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3g | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 991mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15977IU | 320% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.