Sesame Spinach

Description


A popular North Korean side dish. Also used in dishes like japchae (noodles) and babimbap (rice mixed with red pepper paste and veggies).
 * This recipe is for 2 servings.
 * Preparation: 20 minutes.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb fresh spinach
 * 3 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 2 tablespoons sesame oil
 * 1 – 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
 * 1 green onion, chopped/minced
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 dash pepper

Directions

 * 1) Bring pot of lightly salted water to boil.
 * 2) Add spinach, remove as soon as leaves turn bright green (will shrink significantly).
 * 3) Immediately rinse with cold water.
 * 4) Drain and squeeze out as much water as possible (best to grab handful and squeeze like a ball) Place spinach in bowl with sauce mixture and toss well.