The Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Seasoned Spinach (Sigeumchi Muchim)
Perfect Spinach Side Dish for Kids: Pro Tips Revealed!
A universally loved classic, spinach seasoned with a special touch! With just a little attention, you can elevate its deep umami and nutty flavor. This golden recipe, featuring ground sesame seeds and fish sauce, is perfect for children’s meals and makes a delightful addition to any adult’s table, truly a “rice thief.” Let’s make this simple yet special seasoned spinach right now!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh spinach (approx. 300-400g)
- 2-3 green onions, finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients- 0.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 tsp fish sauce (for extra umami!)
- 2 Tbsp ground roasted sesame seeds (be generous)
- A pinch of whole sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 0.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp perilla oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 tsp fish sauce (for extra umami!)
- 2 Tbsp ground roasted sesame seeds (be generous)
- A pinch of whole sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully trim any wilted leaves or dirt from the spinach. Pay special attention to the root area, which can hold a lot of soil, and wash it thoroughly. Rinse the spinach multiple times under running water and gently shake off excess water.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the prepared spinach. Blanch it very briefly, just for about 10 seconds, until it slightly wilts. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the spinach mushy and diminish its nutrients.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the blanched spinach to a bowl of cold water to shock it. This step helps maintain its crisp texture. Squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands, then either chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces or leave it whole and place it in a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Now, let’s get to the delicious seasoning! Add the soup soy sauce, salt, minced garlic, sesame oil, perilla oil, fish sauce, a generous amount of ground roasted sesame seeds, and the chopped green onions to the spinach in the bowl. Since the saltiness can vary, it’s best to taste as you go and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Gently mix everything together with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 5
And there you have it – a nutritious and flavorful seasoned spinach side dish is ready! It’s delicious served over rice for a simple meal or enjoyed as a side dish on its own. It’s the perfect remedy for a lack of appetite. ^^
