Baek Jong-won's Spinach Namul

A representative of the three-colored namul for holidays, this spinach namul is blanched briefly to maintain its crispness, with finely ground sesame seeds and soup soy sauce (or fish sauce) maximizing its nutty and savory flavors.

Ingredients needed 4 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • The most important point for a nutty flavor is to grind the sesame seeds finely beforehand.
  • Over-blanching the spinach will make it lose its crispness and become mushy, so be sure to blanch for under 30 seconds.
  • Squeezing out too much water can make the namul dry, so leave a little moisture.
  • Using anchovy sauce or sand lance fish sauce instead of soup soy sauce, combined with sesame oil, can create a uniquely deep savory flavor.
  • Instead of vigorously mixing like washing laundry, gently loosen the spinach with your fingertips to preserve its texture and ensure the seasoning is well incorporated.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to prepare a clean and foolproof three-colored namul for the holidays.
  • Those who enjoy traditional Korean side dishes full of nutty sesame and fragrant sesame oil.
  • Those curious about the secret to making savory namul with fish sauce.

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