Simply Seasoned Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul)

Ingredients

• 250 g English spinach (or baby spinach (9 ounces))
• 1 tsp fine sea salt (, to add to the water)
• 6 cups water (to boil)
• 1 tsp green onion (, finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Steps

1. 1

   Trim the spinach roots (if any) and wash the spinach in cold water thoroughly.

2. 2

   Boil water in a pot or saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Once the water starts boiling, plunge the spinach into the pot and let it cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Drain the water and rinse the spinach under cold water for 1-2 minutes. Gently squeeze the spinach to remove excess water.

4. 4

   Divide the spinach into 2-3 pieces using a knife. (If using baby spinach, you can skip this step.)

5. 5

   Add the seasoning sauce and mix well with your hands.

6. 6

   Serve with a bowl of rice and an assortment of Korean side dishes for a complete meal.