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Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul)
This quick and healthy Korean side dish combines fresh spinach with garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of salt for a light yet umami-packed treat. Perfect as a banchan or a complement to bibimbap and kimbap!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 48 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
Main
- 250 g English spinach or baby spinach (9 ounces)
- 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 water in a pot or saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Once the water starts boiling, plunge the spinach into the pot and let it cook for 30 seconds.
- Drain the water and rinse the spinach under cold water for 1-2 minutes. Gently squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.
- Divide the spinach into 2-3 pieces using a knife. (If using baby spinach, you can skip this step.)
- Add the seasoning sauce and mix well with your hands.
- Serve with a bowl of rice and an assortment of Korean side dishes for a complete meal.
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Notes
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
Nutrition Information
Calories
48kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Sodium
795mg
(33%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5860IU
(117%)
Vitamin C
17.6mg
(20%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5860IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.