# Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi-namul)

This Korean spinach side dish, also known as Sigeumchi-namul, is low in calories, packed with nutritional value, and offers an earthy, savory, and umami-rich taste, coming together with just six simple ingredients.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 ounces spinach
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 green onion
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Add spinach to a pot of boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
2. Quickly transfer the blanched spinach to a bowl of cold water.
3. Remove the spinach from the cold water and squeeze out any excess water by forming it into a ball.
4. Chop the ball of spinach into 4 equal pieces.
5. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, diced green onions, and sesame seeds.
6. Add in your cut spinach and mix well.
7. Transfer to an airtight container and store in your refrigerator to enjoy later.

## Equipment

- pot
- tongs
- bowl
- strainer
- knife
- airtight container

## Tips

- This dish is a perfect example of how vegetables can be the best part of your meal when made properly.
- It pairs perfectly with pretty much any meal, making eating greens something to look forward to.
- Store the finished dish in an airtight container in your refrigerator to enjoy later.
- You'll have no excuse to not eat your veggies anymore!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rE7GFU/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f47885eb-de00-42f5-899e-d686601337d4
- Extracted: 2025-07-02

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