Name: Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Marinated Spinach Banchan)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 pound (2 bunches; 450g) mature spinach, bottom 1/2 inch of stems trimmed, leaves washed well and drained (see note); Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (30ml) unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15g; 15ml) doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste); 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey; 1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce; 1 teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium garlic clove (5g), finely grated; 2 tablespoons (30ml) toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons (20g) toasted sesame seeds; 2 scallions (40g), sliced 1/4 inch thick on a bias

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

20m

This Korean marinated spinach banchan, or Sigeumchi Namul, is a delicious and healthy side dish. The spinach is marinated in a flavorful mixture of rice wine vinegar, soybean paste, honey, and spices, creating a dish that is both refreshing and full of umami. Perfect for any Korean-inspired meal.

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Servings: 3

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1 pound (2 bunches; 450g) mature spinach, bottom 1/2 inch of stems trimmed, leaves washed well and drained (see note)

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons (30ml) unseasoned rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon (15g; 15ml) doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)

1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

1 teaspoon (5ml) fish sauce

1 teaspoon (2g) freshly ground black pepper

1 medium garlic clove (5g), finely grated

2 tablespoons (30ml) toasted sesame oil

2 tablespoons (20g) toasted sesame seeds

2 scallions (40g), sliced 1/4 inch thick on a bias

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

189kcal

9%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

12g

0%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

514mg

25%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Marinated Spinach Banchan)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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