February 10, 2019

Korean Spinach Banchan

Name: Korean Spinach Banchan
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 green onion (chopped); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1 pinch black pepper

Korean Spinach Banchan, Sigeumchi-namul 시금치나물, is like banchan 101. It is a deliciously balanced mix of greens, garlic, soy, sesame, and green onion. The seasoning mix can be applied to nearly any green and have the same delicious results. The key to this and most greens recipes for Korean banchan is to only blanch the greens lightly so that they retain the bright color, crispness, and doesn’t get soggy.

Prep Time

10 mins

Sigeumchi-namul 시금치나물

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: banchan, Muchim

Servings: 4

Calories: 80 kcal

Author: David Kim

Ingredients

1 bunch spinach

Korean Greens Seasoning

1 clove garlic minced
1 green onion chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to boil.
Rinse and clean spinach thoroughly. Trim ends.
Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute.
Strain and rinse under cold water until warm to touch.
Squeeze the spinach in a ball until excess water is removed. Don’t be afraid of being too rough!
Place the spinach in a bowl and add the Korean Greens Seasoning.
Mix well. I usually use my hands to really get in there.
Serve as Banchan!