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spinach banchan muchim

Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Muchim)

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
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Spoon

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

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, bring 500ml of water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil.
  • Add the spinach and blanch for exactly 20 seconds.
    spinach banchan muchim
  • Rinse the blanched spinach quickly under cold water, then squeeze out excess water.
    spinach banchan muchim
  • 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
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish.
    spinach banchan muchim
Author: Blonde Kimchi
Calories: 90kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: banchan, easy, healthy, low calories, low carb, quick, vegetables, weight loss

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