Okjubu's Sigeumchi Muchim

Name: Okjubu's Sigeumchi Muchim
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach (seomcho); seasoned salt to taste; sesame oil to taste

A basic side dish that lightly blanches sweet seomcho spinach and enhances its natural flavor with salt and sesame oil.

10 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

spinach sesame oil

Ingredients needed 2 servings

1 bunch spinach (seomcho)

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Recipe

Wash the spinach thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt.
Add the spinach to boiling water.
Blanch very briefly, just until wilted.
Immediately rinse the blanched spinach in cold water.
Gently squeeze out the water by hand.
Tear or cut into bite-sized pieces.
Add seasoned salt and sesame oil, then toss gently to avoid any grassy smell, and serve.

Wash the spinach clean and set aside.
Blanch briefly in boiling water, then rinse in cold water.
Squeeze out the water firmly, then lightly season with seasoned salt and sesame oil.

Cooking tips

When washing or tossing the spinach, handle it as gently as a baby—rubbing it too hard can release a grassy smell.
Using sweet seomcho or winter spinach brings out its natural sweetness without needing garlic or green onion, making it incredibly delicious.

Recommended for

Those looking for a simple, healthy everyday side dish that's easy to eat daily.
Those seeking a classic recipe that highlights the natural sweet and nutty flavor of spinach.

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