Nutritious and Simple Spinach Side Dish Recipe
Boost Your Appetite with this Healthy & Easy Spinach Namul
Spinach, known as the ‘king of vegetables,’ is packed with folate and vitamins, making it incredibly beneficial for our health. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a delicious and simple spinach side dish (namul) that anyone can easily make. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any meal!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh spinach (approx. 300g)
Seasoning Ingredients- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 5g)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) (approx. 20ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 10ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or ground sesame seeds (approx. 10g)
Measurements- Using a Korean rice spoon as a standard measure
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 5g)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang) (approx. 20ml)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 10ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or ground sesame seeds (approx. 10g)
Measurements- Using a Korean rice spoon as a standard measure
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start making this nutritious, simple, and delicious spinach side dish! ♬♪
Step 2
Spinach often has soil clinging to its roots, so wash it thoroughly under running water, rubbing gently to remove all dirt.
Step 3
Trim off the roots about 0.5 cm from the bottom with scissors, then rinse again under clean water for a neater preparation. (If you’re uncomfortable using a knife, scissors are a safer and more convenient option!)
Step 4
Successfully washing and trimming the spinach is more than half the battle when making spinach namul. It’s truly that easy!
Step 5
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 0.5 Tbsp of salt, and blanch the spinach for a very short time, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove it as soon as the spinach turns a vibrant green.
Step 6
Immediately rinse the blanched spinach under cold water to cool it down. This helps preserve its crisp texture and keeps the color bright and fresh.
Step 7
Squeeze out as much water as possible from the cold-rinsed spinach with your hands. Excess water can prevent the seasonings from absorbing well and make the dish bland, so removing moisture is crucial.
Step 8
Tip: Don’t throw away the water used for blanching the spinach! You can add a bit of soybean paste (doenjang) to it and boil it to make a delicious soybean paste soup. It’s a great way to use every bit! ^ ^
Step 9
Cut the squeezed spinach in half crosswise into bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to mix evenly with the seasonings.
Step 10
In a bowl, combine the prepared spinach with all the seasoning ingredients (0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or ground sesame seeds). Gently toss and mix until well combined. Your delicious spinach namul is ready! Measuring with a Korean rice spoon is convenient.
Step 11
Make your meal more wonderful today with this spinach namul, which is packed with nutrition, tastes great, and is incredibly healthy!
