Korean Spinach Recipes

KOREAN SPINACH SIDE DISH (SIGEUMCHI NAMUL)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. Add some salt and the spinach to the water; blanch for 30 seconds. Drain the spinach in a colander and rinse under cold water until all the heat from the spinach has been cooled. Squeeze the spinach firmly to remove excess water. Place spinach on the cutting board and cut the spinach into 3-inch long pieces.
• Put spinach in a mixing bowl. Add Korean soup soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Toss with your hand to incorporate the seasoning into the spinach.
• Put spinach in a mixing bowl. Add gochujang, doenjang, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
• Smear the Korean pastes together with your fingers to mix them first, then toss everything together to incorporate the seasoning into the spinach.

SIMPLY SEASONED KOREAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the spinach roots (if any) and wash the spinach in cold water thoroughly.
• Boil the water in a pot/sauce pan for 5 to 7 mins. Add the salt (1 tsp). Once the water starts to boil, plunge the spinach into the pot and leave it for 30 seconds.
• Drain the boiled water away and run cold water on the spinach for 1-2 minutes.
• Squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.
• Cut the spinach into 2-3 pieces with a knife. (If you are using baby spinach, you can skip this step.)
• Add the seasoning sauce and mix well with your hands.
• Serve it on a plate and enjoy.

KOREAN SPINACH BANCHAN

Steps:

• Mix minced garlic, green onion, soy sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl.
• In a medium pot of boiling water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and blanch a bunch of spinach for 30 seconds. Drain the cooked spinach and rinse it in cold water 3 times, and squeeze it gently to get the water out.
• Cut the spinach a few times and place the spinach into the sauce bowl and mix by hand.
• Transfer the spinach onto a serving plate and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.

SIGUMCHI NAMUL (KOREAN SEASONED SPINACH)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds.
• Quickly remove the spinach to a colander and rinse it under cold water.
• Gently squeeze the spinach to remove excess water and transfer to a serving bowl.
• In a measuring cup or small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sesame salt, garlic, and sugar. Mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the spinach and toss gently. Serve and enjoy!

KOREAN SEASONED SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove the spinach quickly, place in colander and run cold water through it. Remove water by squeezing or use a salad spinner.
• 2. Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, seeds, salt, garlic, and sugar together. Pour into the spinach and toss lightly until well mixed. Serve.

KOREAN SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain spinach; break into bite-sized pieces.
• Fry, drain, and crumble bacon.
• Toss bacon and spinach with water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and eggs.
• Combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Pour dressing over salad and serve.
• Note: This dressing is great on tossed salads, too!

KOREAN SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Wash the spinach thoroughly, then trim off the thick stems.
• Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
• Brown the ground beef, separating while stir-frying.
• Add the green onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the water, then the spinach.
• Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the flame.
• Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.

KOREAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil and have ready a large bowl of very cold water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and let cook for one minute.
• Immediately drain the spinach and immerse it in the cold water. When cool, drain again and gently dry it between several layers of paper towel.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Add the spinach and toss. Serve at room temperature along with barbecued meat.

9 DELICIOUS KOREAN PANCAKE RECIPES: CRISPY SPINACH PANCAKES

Steps:

• Cut spinach about 1.5-inch long pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion, salt, and 1 cup of flour to the spinach.
• Pour 1/2 cup of water and toss everything together by using a spoon or a tong. Add more flour and water if you prefer doughier pancakes. The batter consistency can be adjusted by your preference.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place a spoonful of spinach batter in a hot skillet and fry for 2-3 minute or until golden and crispy. Flip to the other side and continue to fry for another 2-3 minute. If your skillet seems dry, drizzle more oil as needed.
• Serve the pancakes hot with the dipping sauce.
• To make the dipping sauce, combining the soy sauce, lemon juice, and toasted sesame seeds in a small mixing bowl.