This is another Korean spinach side dish: SiGemChi Namul. You can use this side dish for other Korean dishes like Bibimbap, JapChae, KimBap, etc. Of course, you can also eat it as a side dish with rice, soup, etc. My sweet husband made the special animation video for this dish and posted it on YouTube. Thanks!
Yield: 2 Servings
Short Korean Lesson: *^^*
- SiGeumChi (시금치) = Spinach
- SoGeum (소금) = Salt
Video Instructions
Main Ingredients
- 3 Handfuls Fresh Spinach (1 Cup Boiled Spinach)
- 7 Cups Water (1 tsp Salt)
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- ⅔ to 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- Some Sesame Seeds (Garnish)
Directions
Add 1 tsp of sea salt in 7 cups of water and boil on high. The salt helps the spinach to retain its color.
In the boiling water, add the spinach and cook for 30 seconds on high.
For the best results, the spinach should be cooked for a short time at a high temperature.
After 30 seconds, quickly drain the hot water and rinse the spinach in cold water several times. This step again helps to retain the spinach’s green color.
Squeeze out the water.
Mix together the boiled spinach, ⅛ of salt, 1 tsp of sesame oil, and 1 tsp of minced garlic.
To serve, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!
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Hi Airi,
I’m so glad to find your site. I love Korean food and I’ve just started to make some of your recipes.
Thanks for sharing:)
wow – that looks great
i did the spinach dish it was so good ma hubby enjoyed it……so did the kids
hello… i was looking for a korean spicy seafood soup and i found your website. Very nice… i love korean food <3… i like your site will be visiting this more often. Thanks for sharing your recipes
hi Lilibeth,
thanks 
Happy to meet you.
hehe So did you try the spicy seafood soup yet ? Yes, please visit us more often.
Ohhh yummy!! Can this store for a few days or its best to eat it asap? (i don’t think that will be hard
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hi Autumn,
This recipe doesn’t make that much .. so in several meals you will finish this..but about your question.. yep.. few days in the refrigerator is okay.. I will say..about for 3 ~4 days ?? thanks
What a healthy dish for everyone, sad to say that I don’t know how to cook.I’ll just ask my mom to have this for me instead.Thanks!
hi Preparing a Will,
^^ Enjoy your dish.. thanks
Hi Aeri. I like your website. It’s making me very hungry.
Your spinach video is very cool. Well done!
Hi, Brent D.
I will make you full with Korean food soon. hehe… I hope I pick right things for you.. (scary~~~) Thank you for your comment.
Wow, you are my husband’s friend, Brent right ??? I’m so happy to see your comment here.
Hi Aeri
I stumbled upon your site today looking for some easy recipes for Korean sweet potato, which i love. I can’t believe how many recipes you have, and complete with step-by-step directions! Thank you so much for making this available.
I’m preparing a special Korean meal this evening for Father’s Day and will be using several of your recipes. I was born in Korea and lived there till i was thirteen, but am now stuck in sunny Florida. Still trying to re-create the dishes i remember from my childhood!
thank you so much!
esther
Hi, esther
Nice to meet you !!!
I wonder how was your father’s day Korean meal. That’s very sweet of you for your father. I’m sure that he was very happy about the meal. Thanks !!
Great animation. It’s very well-made, funny and so you ahaha
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This side-dish looks delicious. The only thing I think is a pain about spinach is preparing a huge amount just to get a tiny bit out of it. I often have to trim off the end of the stem one leave at the time. Because the spinach in the supermarket are only available in precut packs.
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But anyways, it’s delicious
Oh yeah, I have recently bought a zucchini, just to make your zucchini side-dish, lol
. But I haven’t make it yet.
Hi, Poeh
haha..I agree… once it’s boiled… huk… the amount become smaller.. @,@ yep.. delicious and healthy..hehe
Enjoy your zucchini side-dish also. thanks !!!
Unni, this is great!! You know what, i need a quick diet this month to attend my cousin wedding!! Hehe, so in order to dress a nice outfit , i need to be slim a bit, since i am fatz!! Hahah, so i bet this dish would help me !!! Right?? Thanks again!! XD
Hi, ChuiYew
haha..quick diet.. hm… eat less..and do exercise..especially don’t eat anything after 6 pm.. but.. you are fine now..;)
oh.. you will attend to your cousin’s wedding?? wow.. you wear a nice outfit ?? you have to show your pictures later.
how sweet of your honey to make that vid for you. pls tell him it was very well programmed >~
i make this quite often but i use soy sauce instead. will use salt from now onwards,hehe!
Hi, layping
Thanks !!
I told him what you told. He seemed happy. ^^ Thanks !!! Yes, you can use soy sauce too.. just I prefer to use salt because I like to taste the own flavor of spinach more in that way. try salt someday.
hi! im back.
are you have a girl or boy? im happy that you are doing good. anyways take care ^^
Hi, Angie
I’m happy that you are back..hehe
We don’t know if it’s a boy or girl yet. We will find out soon though..hehe thanks !! you also take care !!!
Hi Aeri! It’s good to have you back!
This dish is so simple to make and very delicious! This is a very healthy dish too.
I hope you are doing well at 16 weeks. Are you going to find out the sex of the baby?
Mimi
Hi, MrsDarth
How are you?? I hope you are still feel okay… I’m pretty good.
oh… we will find out the sex of our baby on July, 17th.. can’t wait for it.. how about you ???? Thanks !!!
Take care ~~~
Hi Aeri!
July 17th? Oh…I’m so excited for you!! I think I have my 20th week ultrasound the week after you. We must only be only a few weeks apart!! My husband wants a boy but I want a girl. 50/50 chance!! Have you gained weight? Is your stomach showing? Per my co-workers, I LOOK 7 months pregnant!! =) I think I gained too much weight.
Mimi
Hi, MrsDarth
wow.. we only be a few weeks apart ?? that’s cool~~~~ we can share many experiences together.. hehe My husband and I want both a girl or a boy.. yep.. 50% chance..I started to gain weight.. still a little less than before I got pregnant though.. yep.. my stomach is getting bigger and bigger..hehe wow.. 7 months pregnant ?? @,@ Your baby must be a big healthy baby.. hehe always take care of you and your baby..thanks !!!
Aeri, you are my hero!
Hi, KennyT
Thanks for your comment !!!
oops.. Am I ? hehe
i never saw this video…hmmm. i’m slacking! your husband did a great job.
Hi, farleen
I told my husband what you said..hehe thanks !!! How’s the weather over there ??? HOT HOT ?? hehe