Sweet Sea Spinach Seasoned with Doenjang
Sweet Sea Spinach Seasoned with Doenjang
Sweet Sea Spinach Seasoned with Doenjang
Here’s a recipe for ‘Sea Spinach Seasoned with Doenjang,’ featuring the natural sweetness of sea spinach, which is in season in spring, harmonized with savory homemade doenjang. It’s a healthy and delicious dish that’s easy for anyone to make with simple seasonings, perfect as a side dish for rice or when you lack appetite.
Main Ingredients- 400g fresh sea spinach (spring spinach with red roots and plump leaves)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for blanching spinach)
- 1 Tbsp homemade doenjang (generous spoonful, adjust according to saltiness)
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (whole or crushed)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for blanching spinach)
- 1 Tbsp homemade doenjang (generous spoonful, adjust according to saltiness)
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (whole or crushed)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Carefully prepare the fresh sea spinach. Spinach grown outdoors can be quite earthy, so first, fill a bowl with plenty of cold water and soak the spinach for about 30 minutes to loosen the dirt. Wash it thoroughly, making sure to clean the soil around the roots.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring ample water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt. Add the prepared sea spinach and blanch it for a short time, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Avoid overcooking, as it can become mushy; remove it as soon as the color becomes vibrant.
Step 3
Immediately rinse the blanched spinach under cold running water to cool it down. Soaking it in cold water for about 5 minutes helps to remove residual heat and maintain a crisp texture. Rinse it a few times gently. Drain thoroughly in a colander. You can also gently squeeze out excess water with your hands.
Step 4
Place the drained sea spinach in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of homemade doenjang, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil. Since the saltiness of doenjang can vary, it’s best to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Gently mix everything with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Step 5
Your sweet and savory Sea Spinach Seasoned with Doenjang is now complete! Serve it beautifully in a dish and enjoy. It tastes especially wonderful with a warm bowl of rice.
