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Simple Korean Style Spinach

This easy to prepare spinach goes well with chicken, rice or tofu.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Servings: 4 servings
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh spinach, washed and trimmed from a bag or in a bunch
  • 1 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced fine
  • 1 small onion, sliced into petals (about 1/2 cup) OR a couple green onions cut into bite sized pieces
  • pinch red pepper flake optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Saute the onion over medium heat in olive oil optionally seasoned with red pepper flake. Add the garlic when the onion has started to change color. Take care not to burn the garlic.
  • Reduce the heat and add a large handful of spinach. Add more as the first bunch wilts.
  • Continue until all the spinach had been cooked.
  • Season with salt, soy sauce and sesame oil
  • Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.