Sigeumchi Namul Recipe : Korean Spinach Banchan - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

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Sigeumchi Namul Recipe : Korean Spinach Banchan - Seonkyoung Longest (3)

Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Spinach)

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  • Author: Seonkyoung Longest
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Ingredients

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For Prepare Spinach

  • 1 lb Korean spinach or regular large spinach
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  • 3 tbsp sea salt

For Classic Sigeumchi Namul

  • 1/2 lb prepared Korean spinach or regular large spinach
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced (approximately 1 tsp)
  • 1 green onion, chopped (approximately 1 tbsp)

For Spicy Sigeumchi Namul

  • 1/2 lb prepared Korean spinach or regular large spinach
  • 1 tsp gochujang, Korean red pepper paste
  • 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced (approximately 1 tsp)
  • 1 green onion, chopped (approximately 1 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Bring about 10 cups to 12 cups of water to boil in a large pot. Add salt and spinach; Blanch for 30 seconds and drain. Rinse under running cold water, just cool enough to handle.
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  2. Gently squeeze spinach between your palms to get rid of excess water. Careful not to squeeze too much. Now spinach is ready to dress up with delicious Korean seasoning!
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  3. Both classic and spicy can be made by the same directions. Add prepared spinach to a mixing bowl; gently mix everything together using your hand until everything is combined well.
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  4. Top with extra sesame seeds as you desire! Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins

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13 comments

Sigeumchi Namul Recipe : Korean Spinach Banchan - Seonkyoung Longest (21)

Susana I.January 10, 2016 at 2:34 am

Hi, I just found your blog and I´m very happy with it :).
I would like to know, for how long can I keep this kind of dishes? Like the spinach and other vegetables. It´s to have an idea of how much I could do at once.

Than you!

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SeonkyoungJanuary 20, 2016 at 8:28 pm

Hi Susana! These Korean banchan(side dishes) life time is very different depending on what seasoning and type of vegetables. Most of the time, it is good about 5 to 7 days. If you want to keep it longer, omit sesame oil and sesame seeds, because they make foods go bad faster. So add them when you serving/eating the dish on the table. Hope this helped!

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Susana I.January 20, 2016 at 9:44 pm

Thanks!! it helps!

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AnnieMarch 22, 2016 at 9:45 am

Annyeonghaseyo Ms.Seonkyoung!

Jeonun Annie imnida. I am a fan of your blog and I wished to make this Korean Spinach. All the ingredients seem to be available in the Qatar Market except that I am having difficulty to find this Korean Red Pepper Paste. Can I use an ordinary Red Pepper Paste? Also, can I use ordinary vinegar or I’ll have to stick with the Rice Vinegar?

Kamsahamnida!

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SeonkyoungMarch 22, 2016 at 2:44 pm

Hello Annie, 🙂 You’r Korean is pretty good!
I don’t know what you meant by ordinary red pepper paste and ordinary vinegar. However, you can use any vinegar you have, it should work fine.

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annieMarch 22, 2016 at 4:10 pm

Annyeong Seonkyoungshi!

Aside from following you, I am also a kdrama fan that’s why lol. Anyways thank you for your prompt reply. I was thinking of buying such red pepper paste coming from Thailand because when I go to the Korean sections of the grocery store, most of the items are not available lol. Similarly, my sister and I love doing the bibimbap and japchae which we learned by following your blog.

(I tried self studying Korean language so basically I know how to write your alphabets and some basic expressions).

Kamsahamnida!

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SeonkyoungMarch 29, 2016 at 7:10 pm

hahaha I’m a fan of Korean dramas too. Lately I finished watching 6 flying dragons. It was awesome. To give you a hint, sometimes when I cook out and I don’t have gochujang or gochugaru, I use sriracha. It is thiner and less sweet, but it’s something I can fix while I’m cooking. 🙂 I’m so happy your sister and you loved it! I made bibimbap for my step daughter about 2 weeks a go, she really loved it too, Can’t wait to make Japchae for her one day. 🙂
Learning different language is not easy, but sure it is fun! Hope you keep up the great work with Korean!

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HyunNovember 2, 2016 at 12:23 pm

Kotean red pepper paste Aka gochujang is a lot different from other red pepper pastes. Try walmart or Amazon.

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TtrockwoodApril 17, 2018 at 7:59 pm

I love this dish SO MUCH! I once made it with baby spinach since that’s what i had and it was not a good idea, got much too slippery and slimy texture, so i always make sure to get the mature big spinach now. I found crushed toasted sesame seeds at the korean grocery store and love them so much i add a lot more here 🙂

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ChristinaApril 5, 2020 at 2:52 pm

Made the classic for the family tonight. We are loving it.

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SeonkyoungApril 7, 2020 at 1:26 pm

Glad you guys loved it!

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BriannaOctober 13, 2020 at 7:27 am

안녕하세요 선경 씨. 이 반찬을 만들어보고 싶은데 쌀 식초가 없어요. 그것 없이도 이 반찬을 만들 수 있을까요?

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ClaudiaJuly 25, 2023 at 5:03 pm

It was delicious! Thank you!

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Sigeumchi Namul Recipe : Korean Spinach Banchan - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

FAQs

How long can spinach banchan last? ›

The marinated spinach can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

What is the translation of sigeumchi namul? ›

Sigeumchi-namul 시금치나물

Sigeumchi-namul is a Korean side dish (banchan) made of blanched spinach seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. The spinach is only slightly cooked, leaving it a little crispy, but still soft and tasty.

What to eat with sigeumchi namul? ›

Sigeumchi namul is a traditional Korean side dish of blanched and chilled spinach seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce. It's a simple and refreshing vegetable side dish (or banchan) that goes well with rice or other Korean dishes, like bibimbap or galbi.

How to make banchan last longer? ›

Banchan is meant to be stored in your fridge and portioned out at meal times as needed. Depending on the banchan and how it's stored, some banchan will last in your fridge for a few days while others will last for weeks (even months in the case of kimchi).

How long can Korean side dishes stay in the fridge? ›

How to store Korean Vegetable Side Dishes? And how long?
Korean Vegetable Side DishesStore at Cool Room Temp (< 23ºC/ 75ºF)Refrigerate for 2-3 Days
Sauteed Burdock2-3 hrsDef. good up to 6-7 days or more
Sweet and Salty Black Beans1 dayGood, up to 7 days or more
Radish Salad5-6 hrsGood
Kabocha Salad< 2 hrsOK
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What is the difference between namul and Banchan? ›

However, banchan can be generally categorized into three main broad types: (1) seasoned fresh vegetables greens, known as namul (나물), (2) braised or soy-sauce based banchan, and (3) preserved or fermented banchan. Firstly, namul are vegetables that are blanched, steamed or marinated.

What does namul mean in Korean? ›

Namul (Korean: 나물) refers to either a variety of edible grass or leaves or seasoned herbal dishes made of them.

How long does namul last? ›

Here are two types of healthy and delicious Korean Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul) that take less than 10 minutes to make and can last in the fridge for a whole week!

How long does banchan last in the fridge? ›

Meet-banchan is long-term banchan. It can stay in your fridge for weeks, maybe almost two or three months.

What to eat with Korean banchan? ›

Rice and banchan are typically served with a soup or stew alongside. Seoyoung notes that the main thing to be aware of is where you place your soup bowl in relation to your rice bowl.

How long does a spinach side dish last in the fridge? ›

I love to enjoy mine with hot rice and other banchans (Korean side dishes) for added fiber! This seasoned vegetable dish is a great way to prepare veggies for lunch, dinner, meal prep as you can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days and enjoy in small portions.

How long does can spinach last in the fridge? ›

Low-acid canned goods, such as meat, poultry, fish, gravy, stew, soups, beans, carrots, corn, pasta, peas, potatoes and spinach) can be stored three to four days. Although it's safe to store the food in the can, it will retain better flavor if transferred to a glass or plastic storage container.

How long does pureed spinach last? ›

This delicious super green spinach puree recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24hours and frozen up to 2 months.

How long does a spinach roll last in the fridge? ›

Store up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer in an airtight container. Reheating. Reheat in the oven at 210°C/410°F for about 5 minutes or until flaky and crispy again.

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