Description
A flavorful and easy Korean spinach salad, seasoned with garlic and sesame oil, making it a delightful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Fresh Spinach (with the stems on)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 4 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Green Onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (crushed)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 0.5 tbsp Korean Red Chili Flakes
- 0.5 tbsp Korean Chili Paste
Instructions
- Prep the Spinach: Cut off any tough stems from your spinach, then rinse the leaves well under cold water. Drain them thoroughly to get rid of excess moisture and set aside.
- Blanch the Spinach: In a large pot, add 1 tsp of salt and bring water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add your fresh spinach and blanch for about 30 seconds.
- Cool the Spinach: Quickly transfer the blanched spinach to a bowl of cold water to halt the cooking process.
- Remove Excess Water: Gently squeeze the spinach to remove as much water as possible. Form the spinach into two small balls and cut each ball in half.
- Mix Savory Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of sesame oil, ½ of the chopped green onion, and 1 tbsp of crushed sesame seeds. Add the spinach and toss gently.
- Mix Spicy Ingredients: In another bowl, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of sesame oil, ½ of the chopped green onion, 1 tbsp of crushed sesame seeds, 0.5 tbsp of Korean red chili flakes, 0.5 tbsp of Korean chili paste, and 1 tsp of sugar. Add your spinach to this mixture and toss well.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This salad can be made a day in advance but hold off on the chili paste until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg