Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul) Hot Pot

A warm and comforting Korean spinach side dish (Sigeumchi Namul) served in a heated hot pot, perfect for keeping it warm throughout the meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

160 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.56/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundFresh Spinach(Look for baby spinach or regular spinach. Wash thoroughly.)

£1.75

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tablespoonSoy Sauce(Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Oil(Adds a nutty flavor.)

£0.20

1teaspoonToasted Sesame Seeds(For garnish and added flavor.)

£0.12

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste, for boiling water.)

PinchGround Black Pepper(To taste)

Total Cost

£2.22

£0.56 per serving

Instructions

1.
Bring a large pot of salted water (about 1 tsp salt) to a rolling boil.
2.
While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.
3.
Once the water is boiling, add the spinach and cook for only 30-60 seconds, until wilted but still bright green. Do not overcook!
4.
Immediately drain the spinach and plunge it into the ice bath to stop the cooking process. This helps to preserve the color and texture.
5.
After the spinach is completely cooled, squeeze out as much excess water as possible. You can do this by gathering the spinach into a ball and squeezing with your hands, or by pressing it between two plates.
6.
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
7.
Loosen the squeezed spinach and place it in the bowl with the sauce mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly.
8.
Transfer the seasoned spinach to a preheated hot pot. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
9.
Serve immediately and keep warm in the hot pot throughout the meal.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

160 kcal / 669 kJ

Carbs

14g

5% of RDA

Fat

12g

17% of RDA

Protein

12g

24% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcook the spinach! It should be wilted but still vibrant green.

Squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent a watery dish.

Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sesame oil to your preference.

You can add a small amount of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for a spicy kick, if desired.

For a richer flavor, a small amount of fish sauce can be added, but it's not necessary.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Colander

Small bowl

Hot pot (electric or with a heat source)

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