spinach salad

Spinach salad (Sigeumchi Namul – 시금치 나물)

Vincenzo
Appetizers & Side dishesVegetarian

Today’s recipe is an easy and quick spinach salad (Sigeumchi Namul – 시금치 나물). It can be served as dish dish or as an ingredient for the bibimbap.

Ingredients for 4 people

spinach and ingredients

  • 400 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) of spinach
  • 2 tbs of salt
  • 1 liter (4 cups) of water
  • 2 tbs of soy sauce
  • 1 tbs sesame oil
  • roasted sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

  1. Wash the spinach
  2. Bring water to boil and add the salt
  3. Add the spinach and briefly cook them for around 30 seconds
  4. Strain the spinach and let them cool down. Next squeeze them gently to remove the excess of water.
  5. In a bowl place the spinach, add the seasoning (soy sauce, sesame oil) and mix with your hands
  6. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and serve!

 

spinach salad

This spinach salad has a delicate taste, but if you prefer more stronger flavor you can add a tbs of Apple vinegar and chili pepper powder.