Korean spinach side dish (sigeumchi namul)

[anamariavideo]

FIVE STARS for your choice of background music.

[gladitsnotme]

This is the only banchan I really like ^_^ I always ask for giant portions!

[gardini100]

i could eat the hole bowl ..but i think its meant as topping thing :)

[puggychu]

Wow...just tried this recipe this evening & its delicious! Never knew spinach can be this good.

I really think its the process of quick boiling, shocking in cold water then wringing water out makes the spinach able to soak up the flavor of the seasoning = Wow taste.

[petrausie18]

how long can it last?

[Maangchi]

@petrausie18 I usually finish eating in 24 hours. Keep it in the fridge. Happy cooking!

[petrausie18]

@Maangchi okay, thanks! i was thinking to use it in bento or something ^^

[Zxc1011123]

This is very good, while similar as Chinese salad too, while we will add some green bean noodle , soaked and boiled mix within it, better help stress relief. :) In summer time. :)

[theuglykwan]

I was kind of horrified to see you cook it without washing it. I was somewhat relieved you gave it a good rinse after but i can't help but think that it is much harder to get the dirt off once it is cooked since the leaves are all wilted. Do you not find raw garlic a bit strong? Why not fry the garlic in the sesame oil briefly to release the aroma?

[9HereticPrincess9]

To whoever said that spinach growers need to get the sand off of their spinach, that's not their responsibility. You need to wash it well after purchasing it just as you would leeks to get all of the mud out.

[PiinkHotLips]

is it served hot or cold?

[Maangchi]

@PiinkHotLips cold

[JenniferVillanueva69]

I will try this.

[TheDumbry]

I also like her website too.

[CookieOTasty]

Popeye will love it

[muskndusk]

This vid has made me so hungry I'm off to cook a stir fry and spinach.

[phatart]

your hair rocks love it and you

[jekang3210]

looks like Gomae~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!

[ZarathuPower]

There are spinach you buy at supermarket come with lots of SAND!!! Make sure you rise them off before you boil them in a pot! Spinach growers. make sure you take the sand off before supplying them to supermarkets.

[gma904]

This was so good! I made it last night. We all love it. I can't think of making my spinach any other way now. With rice...mmmmm

[iynn512]

why must we boil spinach with salt? for the taste or for the cleanse?

[spacemanspiff33]

lol I love how your sesame oil is stored in an old french's honey mustard squeezy bottle....makes me chuckle every time you use it :)

[JaeNamkyoung]

This was my favorite banchan growing up, my Father would say you can eat all banchan but no rice?! I made this the other day and it taste just like I remember, thank you Maangchi Imo!

[Maangchi]

@JaeNamkyoung oh, great! I'm touched by your story!

[mistottle]

Hi Maangchi.. I tried this recipe today and it's awesome. Simply kicking and healthy. Gonna try more of your recipes :) Appreciates!!

[Maangchi]

@mistottle awesome! Have a great day!

[o1JUiiCY]

MAKE SEA WEED SALAD

[Dottilicious]

Which oil can I use instead of the sesame oil? Since I'm allergic to it *blush*

[rocknstar23]

maybe a little too much soysauce...

[huskybr0wn]

Yes, I remember the process from job chae. I've been cooking job chae for a while now, thanks to you. 

I do my spinach a bit different. I thoroughly wash it by filling the sink with cold water until the spinach floats freely. I then toss them around vigorously to remove any soil residue. After squeezing, nuke for 2 mins. on high. It comes out just wilted enough. (At this point, it easily stores in the ref/freezer for a Spanish torta besides job chae or Korean pancakes.

[traumagirl24]

trav sent me

[lilaznmage15]

I love this dish. Reminds me of my mom cooking in the kitchen. Who knows what delicious meal she'll make today.

[oONicksIphoneHelpOo]

THNX ALOT FROSTYBRAIN! IF YOU GOT HERE FROM FROSTBRAIN THEN THUMBS THIS UP!

[Killable1337]

Frosty Brain sent me

[FlabbyCelt]

Made this dish many times... my wife is in love with it and always asks me to make it. Thank you for sharing!

[aneromyllet35254ever]

simple and delicious love it! thank you for this recipe :)

[vanessati]

Looks great!

[tmtx7]

my girlfriend is korean too, i ask her if she can do this and she made it with a little kick, (lol) i love spicy food, she add a little crushed hot pepper and my eyes rolling when we eat it. :))

[MrBerry2323]

I love this one! Im going to try it soon.

[StevenPec]

So simple and tastes amazing. Loved this recipe! Thanks for the video.

And what was that song in the background? Steven

[Maangchi]

@StevenPec Thanks! The music is 'Just Friends' by Amy Winehouse Happy New Year!

[electricmoo88]

wow this looks so easy and delicious to make! i have a bunch of spinaches left over from when i made jabchae..hahaha u know what ill be having for lunch tomorrow :]

oh and i wanna let u know that all of the korean dishes ive made were because of your videos! thanks for making awesome food and awesome videos!

[Prettysexy]

You look fabulous.

[Jubjane3]

I really love it

[rudyschalk]

I like the way yu did your hair. Very pretty!

[mrport514t]

I love Korean BBQ , please tell your friend to come to Montreal , Canada open korean Restaurant they will make lots of money .

[MyYummycookie]

I heard this recipe is famous. A lot of people these day do this kind of recipe.

[cantheman7]

Go down south of America and well teach you our spinach too! We do not eat ours raw either. :D

[thedragoonknight]

Oh my gosh! I love this, I totally forgot about my grandmother making this for me when I was little.

[mynch9]

I really like all your recipes! They are all delicious! thank you for sharing your recipes!

[shortyfromcpt]

that looks good i love korean food

[mrlolalo]

which soy sauce do you use?...you know...the chinese one, the japanese one, the kikkoman....or do you use Ganjang?

[Maangchi]

@mrlolalo I like sempio jinganjang made in Korea. Check the photo of the soy sauce I use in the ingredients section on my website.

[animeeclipse]

@Maangchi Is there a difference in the different soy sauces? I know the difference between light and dark soy sauce but not Chinese, Japanese or Korean. My mother uses Kikkoman.

[TheTatinha1983]

@mrlolalo kikkoman soy sauce its very good for salads

[kikiperales]

very simple, looks delicious...I will definetly cook that :D

[michoso434]

You are such an inspiration to me. I love this side dish. Thank you for the recipes. Do you recommend any other kind of green leafy vegetable with this recipe?

[Maangchi]

@michoso434 Thank you! more green leafy vegetable recipes are coming soon. Check out my perilla leaf and broccoli pickle recipes on my website. Happy cooking!

[TheSusan11111]

hi you are really a great cook. you inspire me to eat healthy & more than that you show us that cooking healthy is not that difficult. i have a question i watch lot of korean dramas in that they show lots & lots of side dishes served in small plates or bowls. do you really serve your family every meal like that in real life. if so what about cleaning dishes 3 times daily. how about if you are working mom. i'm realy curious.can you tell me secret.

thanks

suzan

[Maangchi]

@TheSusan11111 Please visit my website and check the forum section and leave your question under "general discussion" to discuss more. I think it will be an interesting topic.

[ShortyAnime]

I just ate but you're cooking is making me hungry again haha. looks very delicious 

[JessTwilightSaga]

Hey Maangchi! i totally love your vids! when i see them it makes me really hungry xD

and i'm from the netherlands and we eat Spinach in the winter and kids want to eat it everytime because we said 'Spinach makes your growing up faster'!

xxx

[Maangchi]

@JessTwilightSaga "'Spinach makes your growing up faster'!" wise!

[theklewerz]

I should ask my mom to buy some spinach to make this tomorrow :D

[Maangchi]

@theklewerz Let me know how your spinach side dish turns out. : )

[simsotexsublimation]

When I tried this recipe I found the dish was a little salty. I don't think I added too much soy sauce, should I add more sugar to balance out the flavor? I then ended up using her tofu sauce recipe instead for this, and I thought it worked better. Other than that I love her recipes! I make her egg dish every day!

[Maangchi]

@simsotexsublimation use less soy sauce if it's too salty for you. Thank you for your interest in my recipes! Cheers! : )

[3118lisa]

though i'm a vegan,, i love korean cooking so much,, i can steal some ideas from your cooking show...LOL

TQ for sharing all your skills with us

[Maangchi]

@3118lisa Please steal as much as you can and let me know. I think you are very creative! I'm interested in your inventive recipe! Have a great day!

[noklarok]

thank you! i was given this as an entry dish in a restaurant,, but they only give you a little bit.. they wouldn't sell me any more! now i have found what it is and how to make it.. your hair-style is cute too

[Maangchi]

@noklarok from now, u can make this as much as you can. : )

[LaCelestia]

Girlfriend, I like your hair here. It's very pretty! You are very pretty!

[MamaTrina]

I was CRAVING this spinach so bad. I was so glad to find your recipe - your directions were great and I made some yesterday. I'm making another 'batch' tomorrow also. It's DEEE-lish! My sister-in-law used to make this for me and NO restaraunt ever made it as good as she did. Thank you, lady!!!

[Maangchi]

@MamaTrina awesome! I'm very glad to be found by you, too! lol Cheers!

[jonahhervs22]

finally i was able to do this on my birthday yesterday....it tasted sooo good!

[jonahhervs22]

love the background music! what's that? i soo wanna try this recipe i've watched it like 5 times.

[Maangchi]

@jonahhervs22 Thank you! It's 'Just Friends' by Amy Winehouse.

[MurasakiVampire]

I love spinach panchan in Korea. Now I learned how to cook it this way thanks to your video. I'm surprised that you're surprised to see people eating raw spinach. It has a lot of Iron so is actually better for our health raw then cooked. In my country we eat it in salad with olive oil and lemon but also boiled as a sauce with tomato, onions, beef and corn polenta. Anyway good vid.

[minz456]

omgosh.... i cant slice them tat fast.... :$ im always scared ill cut myself....

[sasamuraki]

직금 한국에 있다 - will give this a try... thanks for the upload..

[roshbob]

I enjoyed watching the video and constantly try to incorporate spinach into any dish I can. Do you have any vegtables recipes for the kid pallet, also the background music was a bit off putting your voice seemed to get lost in it but overall you did a great job.

[danieldevice]

why do you have to rinse it 3 times? thanks.

[gogoutube]

@danieldevice to cool it down

[19beerbong]

what about bean sprout?

[Maangchi]

@19beerbong Check my kimchi stew recipe. I posted soy bean sprout side dish there together.

[mcheartw]

I just tried this recipe. It was simple to make and it was delicious. thanks....

[fiolagger]

Thank you for your recipe. I am a vegetarian living in Korea. This will help me.

[Maangchi]

@fiolagger Welcome!

[TheyFeedingULies]

Very nice of you to post this video, ur better than Martha! :)

[lindaboxer]

hello, I was wondering if you could use baby spinach for this recipe... would it taste the same?

[danieldevice]

Hi, why you have to rinse 3 times?

[KoreanVisualKei]

beacuse spinich is grown in sand and is quite dirty...it just to make it as clean as possible...

[alice0633]

just in case she didn't wash them before cook(into boiling water), if they still have sand. :D

[greasy1985]

love this.... all banchan in generel is very tasty...

did u already do a video on how to seasone zuchini?

keep on with the nice cooking videos :)

[Maangchi]

no, not yet, zuchini side dish will be posted someday later. Thanks a lot.

[shinigamifall]

Hi, Is it ok to use onion instead of green onion?

[Maangchi]

just skip green onion, it will still be delicious.

[shinigamifall]

Thanks!

[spaghetti0112]

That's awasome!!! you really showed me the simple way. Somehow I've always thought that it is too much work to make it. cause I cut the top part one by one and wash it atleast 3 times before boil it and then rinse again......My daughter loves this dish but I didn't make it for that reason, I'll try to make it by your way today...thank you so much^^

[Maangchi]

Thank you very much!

[xPunkway]

I don't realy like spinach , in Morroco we eat it a lot ,

I'll try this for my sister , Thanks For the recipe , You're amazing !

[mintievsdaisy]

wow, you are super. do u hv a tv show or published book? if u do, what is the title? Your family is really fortunate to have such a great korean chef :) !

[Maangchi]

Thank you very much for your compliment! : ) Yes, I have cookbooks and DVD. Check my website.

[batzmaroo]

wow so simple! thanks!

[asuwakurukara]

This looks delicious! Thanks for showing (:

[RaceBabie]

I have had this before didn't know it was a Korean dish. I love spinach and it is much better for your digestion if it is cooked. Thanks so much.

[eastwest3002]

Can u please show us more clips on the side dishes? Whenever I go to Korean restaurants, I always die for their side dishes and they told me the general name is called: "Pang Chan". Can u show us more varitieis of making them? I just love them so much!

[Maangchi]

sure, I will. I have posted so many banchan (side dishes) so far though.

[Mycofreak]

If you haven't had it this way, spinach might be your new favorite dish!

[sarcasmicmind]

is it okay if you use baby spinach or does it have to be the big kind???

[Maangchi]

yes, it's ok to use baby spinach, too. I sometimes use it for sigeumchi namul.

[sarcasmicmind]

thank you very much

[dannisjc]

I've made it with baby spinach, too, but I think the dish tastes better with the other kind.

I love this dish so much.

[kellyschrank]

i really enjoy your cooking videos! also your hairstyle is so cute! ( i'm young a)

[chefxh]

I subscribed to your channel because I love all the banchan, esp the ones with potatoes and dried anchovies. Thanks for making it easy to duplicate your results. And Amy Winehouse in the background was fun.

[ch0nkie]

love the HAIR! do you use any hairspray? oh, and love your knife...

[chocoxprincess]

i love your hair style it is so cute! <3

gamsamneedah!

ahaha

thanks! ur a really good cook

[bohemianvegan]

YUM! I am in Korea now and I want to learn to make Korean side dishes.

[Maangchi]

ery nice! Visit my website when you have time. There is all kinds of information about Korean cooking.

[hourglassbyrejection]

Looks great!! I adore spinach.

[GR8GUY54]

Wow! It's soo easy!! I love spinach, too. Being an American in Japan, I know that I can get my Japanese wife to make this for me :&) It's funny, so many Japanese love Korean food. Though their shyness will never reveal the truth.

Job Well done!!

[PoppyBrown]

Love your videos. I am surprising my Mom and Aunt by cooking Korean food. I use your videos and what I learned from watching my Aunt cook.

[Maangchi]

I'm glad to hear that! :)

[LooseLatitude]

My mom would always make that. It was one of my favorite things to eat growing up. Rice, spinach, and bean sprouts. I could eat it all day.

[Maangchi]

so do I! I love soybean sprouts a lot.

[slyguytoo]

oh i wish i lived your childhood

[314noceu]

Thanks so much for this, I didn't realise how easy this was to make.

[Maangchi]

hehe you left this comment 1 minute ago.

[fournier22]

Raw garlic?

[314noceu]

You know you love it.

[sundaebrain]

this recipe is kinda like the gagi namool, except no hot peppet...

[chefsanders70]

great vid! I have learned tons and encourage everybody to subscribe!

[Underpants158]

can you use watercress instead?

[Maangchi]

Yes,I think so.

[chefsanders70]

i would think you could use any dark leafy.

watercress MAY be to delicate

let me know :)

[chickletta]

I was always ecstatic (:-)) when side dishes at Korean restaurants included sigeumchi namool. I tried to recreate the recipe at home but there was always somethign missing. Now, this might work. Gamsahabnida!

[Maangchi]

ecstatic! hoho! It's too easy to make. ; )

[pizza471985]

i finally made it! It is very easy and delicious^^! thank you so much!!

[Maangchi]

You are very welcome!

[bluejuiseritsma]

Love your recipes!! and LOVE the amy winehouse music in the background!! lol!!

[Maangchi]

I like Amy Winehouse, too!

[dav1stunna]

맛 있겠다!!!!!!!!

[CDDANIEL911]

I love you hair style can you post how to do your hair?

Thanks

[9aspengold5]

Maangchi-- you are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Your dishes are fascinating and worth trying. Thank you.

[srose88001]

Excellent recipe and instructions! Thank you!

[fatkatt2]

I love how you did your hair here! *o*

[Maangchi]

thank you! : )

[LittlePinky82]

Tehe yea very cute. :) I'm not totally into spinach but it does look very good.

[robbyrose44]

I love this. Thank you!!!!

[dearwillym]

You dress very nice!

[soundblaster162002]

i've had this side dish before...i was wondering if you happened to know how to make the potato salad that they serve at like the tofu houses and barbeque places...

[jaked4u2c]

Mmmm, looks very yummy can I have some ?

[bestiaccia]

Very interesting way of cooking spinach, thanks!

[Maangchi]

yeah, I understand u

[Dat1boi]

Looks good, I just bought a bunch of spinach today and was looking for a good recipe instead of just eating it raw in a salad, I'm going to try this out tonight.

[zukyvilla]

hi! Maangchi.thanks for share your recipes with us!You're really awesome I've been trying your recipes and are really good.I really love your look too.

[Maangchi]

Thank you!

[kittymunch22]

oooo i wanna make it

thanx!

[zeong77]

Quick, simple and delicious. Thank you for opening my mind.

Kamsumhamida from Singapore :)

[Maangchi]

I'm very glad to hear that I helped you open your mind. I think your mind was already open when you are interested in food from other culture. Thank you!

[titanite]

thank you!! I will try to make it!

[hkparody]

I have try this !!! very very simple and greatly delicious ! i took a picture of the dish :)) thank you !!!!

[Maangchi]

Send the pic to me if you want! I can post in in my blog.

[hkparody]

Thank you Maangchi ! you're so nice :) actually, i've posted it on my online photostream and mentioned your videos :)) ... but it seems like i can't post the link here.

[Maangchi]

hi,

Email it to me. : )

[istruckgold]

hi maangchi that looks delicious !

i have a basic question for you.

since i hardly use spinach in cooking (that will change now, you make it look so esay :). i notice that spinach is not washed at the beginning and put straight into the pot. when it is cooked, then rinsed and drained 3 times.

doing it this way, it is easier than having to wash the spinach before cooking?

is it a korean style of spinach preparation?

[Maangchi]

Yes, that is the way of handling some vegetables for me, but there is no strict rule for everybody. : )

[rainme4ever]

I would wash the spinach before hand to get all the dirt out......but that just me....cos dirt can still be trap in those leaves after they are cook and rinse....:)

But I like Spinach prep this way......

[sarahwidjaja]

hi maangchi :), i have a question for you.

do you usually store this side dish in the fridge? or you have to eat it right away after cooking to get the nutrients? how long can this dish stay in the fridge?

thank you!!

[Maangchi]

I usually eat it right after making it. If you have some leftover, keep it in the fridge and try to finish eating in a day.

[ellabrain]

Hello,

can you post an eggplant recipe please;)

[Maangchi]

sure, eggplant side dish! My friend loves it, so I was going to make it with her this weekend, but she is taking a trip with her family. Anyway, I will post it someday. Thanks,

[yoshigforce]

hello again Maangchi, quick question..making a Korean side dish, can i cook other vegetable beside spinach?..if yes what would you recommend? thank you in an advance.

[Maangchi]

You can cook beansprouts, potatoes, cabbages, radish leaves, kosari, sweet potato stems,mushrooms, and some other edible mountain vegetales. : )

[shakuhachi]

great dish. Great hair too :)

[xcloud80]

Your hair in this video is awesome! I'm going to put my hair up like that now since its so long. x]

[ylokos]

I already know how to make this, but it is so fun to watch you cook. You are the greatest! Kamsa hamnida!

[Amanda95401]

where can i get sesame seeds?

[Maangchi]

Amanda95401

I think you can get it any grocery store these days.

[Epraizerian]

can you keep this in the fridge?

[Maangchi]

Epraizerian

yes, that's what I'm doing with leftover vegetable dish. Thanks

[Protool11]

I am trying to start eating more vegetables. This is definately a dish I will try. Thanks!

[Maangchi]

Protool11

I agree with you. : )