Seasoned Spinach (Sigemchi Namul)
Korean Barbecue is a communal meal. All the items are laid out on the table with a portable grill in the middle. The meal consists of lots of small side dishes.Ingredients
Serves 4-6
2 bunches spinach, about 8 oz (250 g), thoroughly washed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, sliced thin
1½ tsp (7 ml) soy sauce
1½ tsp (7 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame seeds
Korean chili thread, to garnish
Instructions
- Blanch spinach in a large saucepan of salted water.
- Drain and shock spinach in ice water. Rinse spinach, squeeze out all remaining water, then roughly chop.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, then add spinach and mix well. Check for seasoning and add more salt if needed. Garnish with Korean chili threads. Serve chilled.