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spinach banchan muchim

Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Muchim)

Blonde Kimchi
Prep 2 minutes
Cook 3 minutes
Total 5 minutes
Make this easy spinach banchan! This Bon Appétit Your Majesty recipe shows you how to prepare a quick, healthy, and authentic Korean side dish.
Servings 2 people
Calories 90

Ingredients

  • 100 g fresh spinach
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp tuna extract (or soup soy sauce or Korean fish sauce)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

Method

  1. In a pot, bring 500ml of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil.
  2. Add the spinach and blanch for exactly 20 seconds.
    spinach banchan muchim
  3. Rinse the blanched spinach quickly under cold water, then squeeze out excess water.
    spinach banchan muchim
  4. Place the spinach in a mixing bowl and add minced garlic, tuna extract(or Korean fish sauce or soup soy sauce) and sesame oil. Gently mix by hand.
    spinach banchan muchim
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish.
    spinach banchan muchim

Nutrition

Calories 90kcal
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