This is one of the many Korean spinach side dishes. The combination of red pepper paste and soybean paste give the spinach a unique and delicious flavor. It is good for the busy daily life because it only takes a couple of minutes to make. Adjust the amount of red pepper paste and soybean paste to your tastes. Spinach is a very healthy vegetable, so try this tasty and healthy side dish someday. 😀
Yield: 2 Servings
Short Korean Lesson
- SonGahRahk (손가락) = Finger
- BalGahRahk (발가락) = Toe
Video Instructions
Main Ingredients
- 1 Handful Spinach (5 oz)
- 1½ tsp Red Pepper Paste
- ½ tsp Soybean Paste
- ¼ tsp Sesame Oil
- ¼ tsp Sesame Seeds
- ¼ tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Finely Chopped Green Onion
Directions
Prepare 1 handful (5oz) of spinach. Remove any bad parts, and wash it.
In about 5 cups of boiling water, add ¼ tsp of salt. The salt helps to keep the spinach green while cooking.
Add the spinach. Boil it for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on high, depending on the size of the pieces. When the spinach starts to become soft (not crunchy anymore) and when it becomes a nice darker green color, it is done. Don’t overcook it, or it will lose its nutrition and become a brownish color.
After boiling the spinach, rinse it in cold water twice, drain the water, and then squeeze it. Cold water also helps to retain the color of the spinach.
In a bowl, combine the spinach, 1½ tsp of red pepper paste, ½ tsp of soy bean paste, ¼ tsp of sesame oil, ¼ tsp of sesame seeds, ¼ tsp of minced garlic, and 1 tsp of finely chopped green onion. Mix it gently.
It is ready to serve. See how simple and easy it was to make? 😉
Serve this side dish with rice, soup, and other Korean side dishes. You can keep it for several days in the refrigerator. However, this recipe yields about 2 servings, which is only enough for one two-person meal. Increase the amount to get leftovers. 😉 Thanks.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I’ve never had this dish spicy before! i’m going to try. and maybe i’ll eat both servings! 😉
hi farleen,
lol I can eat both servings alone too.. try it someday. 😀
p.s Bryson is still not crawling ..and love to walk with help instead. Any advice ??
It looks really delicious!
hi Van,
Thanks ^^
I will try this recipe out sometime. It looks delicious.
Can you show us how to make 물냉면 (nyeongmyeon)? I’ve tried to make it but I have failed.
Love your site. Blessings.
hi Rebecca,
I will add 물냉면 in my list.. ^^ thanks 😀
I’ve made this Korean style before but not the spicy version. This looks super good. My taste buds have developed a taste for spicy hot!
hi Bo,
hehe.. Korean blood… we love spicy food. ^^
Just putting in my request. I love pine nut porridge. My Korean friend’s mother made some for me but I don’t have a good recipe.
hi Bo,
Oh..I was going to make it someday..I will add it to my list.. thanks 😀
hi aeri,
have a great day!this is my frst time to dscover your blog and i love it,so nice to know how to cook some korean foods,and i found u,tnx somuch for sharing!also this is my one of my fav.side dishes spinach..more power..
hi megz,
Nice to meet you too.. hehe thanks:D
Thank you for this great recipe. Garlic, onion, sesame, red pepper and soy bean are working very well together.
hi Kate,
You are exactly right.. ^^ thanks
Had some leftover frozen spinach and tried this recipe. Loved it, it’s simple to make and delicious. Next time I think I’ll leave just a little bit of moisture in the spinach, I squeezed it too much and made it a little dry. Thank you for this recipe.
hi Mel,
lol.. you followed my direction too well then ?? hehe.. if you have a chance..try the fresh spinach too someday.. it will taste even better.. 🙂 thanks
waaaah this looks so good D:
hi jaenelle,
Yep.. it’s good.. try it someday.thanks
This is a really delicious side dish. Mmmmmm!