Korean-Style Spinach (Sigeumchi Namul)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    6 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    59 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Korean

Korean-Style Spinach (Sigeumchi Namul)

Korean-Style Spinach (sigeumchi namul) is a humble side dish (banchan) consisting of spinach flavored with a savory, garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Main:

  • 300 g spinach washed and trimmed

Sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon doenjang (Korean fermented soy bean paste) optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
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Instructions

Blanch the spinach:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add in spinach and blanch for 30 seconds.
  3. Drain spinach and immediately rinse under cold running water, or place into an ice bath.
  4. Squeeze the spinach out of excess moisture and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Place spinach into a bowl. Set aside.

Make the sauce:

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, doenjang, garlic and sesame seeds. Mix well.

Assemble:

  1. Add the sauce to the spinach and toss until well coated.
  2. Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds.
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 59kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 289mg (12%) Potassium 852mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 14066IU (281%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 59kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 289mg 12%
Potassium 852mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 14066IU 281%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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