Kim Dae-seok's Beef and Spinach Namul

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Beef and Spinach Namul
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: spinach 300g; beef brisket 70g; onion 1/4; minced garlic 1 tablespoon; light soy sauce a little; mirin 1/2 tablespoon; sesame oil 1.5 tablespoons; sea salt 1 tablespoon; regular soy sauce 1 tablespoon; salt 2 pinches; toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

A special side dish that combines sweet winter spinach with savory pan-fried beef brisket, delivering both rich flavor and excellent nutrition.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 3 servings

spinach 300g

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onion 1/4

minced garlic 1 tablespoon

light soy sauce a little

mirin 1/2 tablespoon

sesame oil 1.5 tablespoons

sea salt 1 tablespoon

regular soy sauce 1 tablespoon

salt 2 pinches

toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Trim the root ends of the spinach slightly, scrape off the edges, then cut into four equal pieces based on size.
Wash the cleaned spinach thoroughly in lukewarm water to remove dirt, swishing gently to ensure all soil is rinsed away.
Bring water to a boil, add sea salt 1 tablespoon, then blanch the spinach for about 45 seconds, turning it over frequently.
Immediately rinse the blanched spinach under cold water to cool it down, then squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the thinly sliced beef brisket with half a tablespoon of minced garlic, a little light soy sauce, half a tablespoon of mirin, and half a tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss well to marinate.
Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan, sauté the sliced onion over medium heat for 1 minute, then push it to one side.
Add the marinated beef to the empty space in the pan and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes and 30 seconds, stirring occasionally to prevent toughness, then set aside to cool.
Place the squeezed spinach in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining half tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of regular soy sauce, 2 pinches of salt, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of lightly crushed toasted sesame seeds. Season and mix well.
Add the cooked beef and onion to the spinach and gently toss until evenly combined without clumping.

Clean and wash the spinach, blanch in salted boiling water for 45 seconds, rinse under cold water, then squeeze dry.
Marinate the thinly sliced beef brisket, then sauté with onion over medium heat until cooked through; let cool.
Mix the spinach with garlic, regular soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then gently fold in the cooked beef and onion.

Cooking tips

Do not over-blanch spinach—keep it to 40–50 seconds to maintain crispness and preserve nutrients.
Use lukewarm water instead of cold when washing spinach in winter; this helps loosen dirt trapped between leaves more effectively.
Do not fully crush the sesame seeds—lightly crush only about half to avoid a messy texture while enhancing nuttiness.

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People looking for a delicious, nutty side dish that kids will enjoy.
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