Korean Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Namul)

Ingredients

  • 2 bags or boxes of spinach (about 1 bag per person)
  • 2-3 tsp sesame oil
  • 2-3 tsp soy sauce
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Chopped green onions, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, to taste
  • Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), to taste
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the spinach and blanch about 20 seconds, just until it wilts and turns bright green.
  • Transfer immediately to an ice bath so it does not overcook. Drain, then gently squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
  • Season with the sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, green onions, gochugaru, sesame seeds, and salt to taste.
  • Mix well and serve chilled.

TIP: traditionally made with regular spinach, not baby, but either works. Best served chilled; keeps up to 4 days. From Helen on Instagram.

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