Description
Korean Spinach Side Dish, known as “sigeumchi-namul,” is a vibrant and nutritious banchan that elevates any meal with its umami flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and nutty sesame oil for a deliciously simple side. Whether served at a Korean BBQ or as part of a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for a healthy addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the spinach thoroughly under cold water and shake off excess moisture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and saut? minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the cleaned spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Sprinkle in soy sauce and sugar, stirring for another minute to blend flavors.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg