Korean Sesame Spinach Salad Shigmchi Namul Recipes

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 SESAME-SPINACH SALAD (SHIGMCHI NAMUL)

Steps:

• Clean spinach and remove tough stems.
• Bring 6 C of salted water to a boil. Blanch spinach and remove to an ice-water bath.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: Mix the sugar, salt, soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl.
• When cool, drain the spinach and squeeze it by hand to remove excess moisture. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and give it a few chops with a knife. Toss the spinach with the dressing in the bowl.
• Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with the sesame seeds before serving.

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.