Korean Spinach Food

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.

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 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.

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.