Spinach Banchan Recipe for Bibimbap Bowls
Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) is a traditional Korean banchan made with blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound fresh spinach
1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 small clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Pinch of salt optional
Pinch of sugar optional
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Blanch spinach for 30 to 45 seconds until wilted but bright green.
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Transfer immediately to ice water to cool.
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Drain and squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
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Cut spinach into 2-inch pieces.
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Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sesame seeds.
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Toss spinach gently with seasoning until evenly coated.
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Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Remove excess moisture carefully to prevent diluted seasoning. Adjust soy sauce to taste.