Korean Spinach Side Dish
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. I'll tell you more below. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the spinach thoroughly in cool water.
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Step 3
After draining, transfer to a colander and pick through carefully. Remove any wilted or spoiled leaves. I also trim off stems that are too long, but that’s optional.
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Step 4
Bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Drop the spinach into the boiling water and leave it for 20–30 seconds.
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Step 5
Then carefully remove the spinach and plunge it into a bowl of ice water. You can add a few ice cubes to it. This will quickly stop the cooking process and preserve the spinach's bright green color.
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Step 6
Then drain the spinach in a colander and let the water drip off.
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Step 7
Thoroughly squeeze the spinach; you can chop it coarsely. Transfer to a bowl.
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Step 8
Add sesame oil, garlic passed through a press, dried ginger, salt, ground black pepper, and toasted sesame.
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Step 9
Mix everything.
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Step 10
Korean spinach appetizer is ready, enjoy your meal!