Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Spinach Side Dish)

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Fill the large bowl with cold water and ice. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

   Cookware: large bowl, large pot

2. Step 2

   Add the spinach and press it beneath the water. Blanch just until wilted and bright green, about 30 seconds.

   Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: large pot

3. Step 3

   Drain the spinach immediately, then transfer it to the ice water. Swish until cool and drain again.

   Cookware: colander, large bowl

4. Step 4

   Gently squeeze the spinach in small handfuls to remove excess water. Place it on a cutting board and cut it into roughly 5 cm lengths.

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

5. Step 5

   Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, scallions, sesame seeds, and salt in a mixing bowl.

   Ingredients used: 1.5 gr Fine Salt, 4.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 piece Scallion, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 8.0 gr Sesame Seed, 15.0 ml Soy Sauce

   Cookware: mixing bowl

6. Step 6

   Add the drained spinach to the seasoning mixture. Toss gently by hand or with utensils until the strands are evenly separated and coated, then serve.

   Cookware: mixing bowl