Korean Spinach Salad

Name: Korean Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh baby spinach; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onion (scallion), thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Blanched spinach dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce, a classic banchan side found on every Korean table. Ready in minutes and served at room temperature or chilled.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onion (scallion), thinly sliced
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Add 10 oz fresh baby spinach and blanch for 30-45 seconds until just wilted.
2

Drain the spinach and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and preserve color. Let cool for 1 minute, then drain again.
3

Using your hands, firmly squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach. The spinach should be nearly dry. Chop into roughly 2-inch lengths.
4

In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar. Add the squeezed spinach and 2 thinly sliced green onion (scallion) and toss well to coat.
5

Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve at room temperature or refrigerate up to 2 days.

Questions

How long does Korean Spinach Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Korean Spinach Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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