Description
A vibrant and savory Korean side dish made with blanched spinach, sesame oil, and garlic, delivering a refreshing and umami-rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Fresh Spinach
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
Instructions
- Blanch the Spinach: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt. Add spinach and blanch for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until blended.
- Squeeze and Drain: Once cooled, squeeze out excess water from the spinach.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss blanched spinach with the dressing, sesame seeds, and green onion.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving dish and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For added tang, you can include a splash of rice vinegar in the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean salad, spinach salad, Sigeumchi Namul, side dish, healthy salad