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Sigeumchi-namul

Sigeumchi namul is a popular side dish in Korea. It consists of blanched spinach seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, sesame and chili, and it's super easy to prepare:

Ingredients (as a side dish):

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 scallion 
  • 1 fresh chili pepper
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb. fresh spinach


Instructions:

  1. Peel the garlic and grate into a large bowl. Finely chop the scallion. Deseed and slice the chili pepper. Add the scallions and chili to the bowl. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, and mix well to combine.
  2. Wash the spinach, tear into small pieces, and blanch in boiling water for 2 min.
  3. Drain the spinach by squeezing out as much liquid as possible (you can add it to a strainer and press the liquid out using the back of a spoon). Add to the bowl with the sauce, toss to combine and serve.
  4. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 5 - 6 thick rashers bacon
  • 1/2 lb sausage meat
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • Salt
  • 1 cabbage head


Method

  1. Fry the bacon in a skillet, then add onion, and meat.
  2. Add tomato paste, bell peppers, garlic and salt, and simmer till cooked through
  3. Boil 1 whole cabbage head in salted water till tender
  4. Spoon mixture into individual cabbage leaves, and fold carefully to form little rolls
  5. Serve with any remaining mixture
  6. Enjoy!