Siguemchi Namul (Korean Spinach Salad)

One of my favorite Korean banchan: Sigeumchi-namul, a simply seasoned side dish...

Ingredients

• 1 bunch organic spinach leaves, rinsed and stems trimmed

• water

• 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

• 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

• sesame seeds for garnish

Procedure

Bring water to boil in a large pot. Have a large bowl of cold or ice water ready.

Once the water boils, add your spinach and made sure everything is submerged. Blanche for 60 seconds. Drain and submerge in cold or ice water.

Gently squeeze the water from the spinach and place it in a small mixing bowl with the sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Toss to coat.

Turn out into a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.