Korean Sesame Spinach Salad Shigmchi Namul Food

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!

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 STYLE SESAME SPINACH SALAD (SIGEUMCHI NAMUL)

Steps:

• Remove the root ends from the Fresh Spinach (200 gram) with a knife or scissors and wash thoroughly under running water.
• Bring a pot of Water (800 milliliter) and half a teaspoon of the Salt (1/2 teaspoon) to a boil and cook the spinach for 2 minutes.
• Rinse the cooked spinach with ice-cold water and shake out through a sieve. This is called "shocking" and it prevents the spinach from overcooking.
• Gently squeeze out all the rest of the water with your hands, place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Mix the Sesame Oil (1 tablespoon), Roasted Sesame Seeds (1 tablespoon), Salt (1/4 teaspoon), Light Soy Sauce (1/2 teaspoon), and Garlic (1 clove) in a small mixing bowl.
• Add the sauce mix into the cooked spinach, toss well.
• Ideally, cool the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavours blend before serving, but this is not essential. Enjoy!

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH SESAME - KOREAN

Steps:

• Put 2 T. of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for one minute. Add garlic. The instant it begins to sizzle, add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is completely wilted. Turn heat to low.
• Stir in sugar and soy sauce. Cook for a few more moments. Turn off heat. Taste to see if you need additional salt or soy sauce. Serve hot, warm, room temp or cold.
• Before serving, drizzle with remaining sesame oil and spinkle with sesame seeds.