Shigimchi Namul (Seasoned Bunch Spinach)

Shigimchi Namul

Servings: 4 Cooking Times Preparation Time: 8 minutes Cooking Time: 1 minute Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 8 ounces bunches fresh bunch spinach(stem & leaf, not the bagged leaves) 2 small green onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon kkaesoogeum (sesame salt) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil … Read more

Sukju Namul (Seasoned Mung Bean Sprouts)

Sukju Namul (Seasoned Mung Bean Sprouts)

Cooking Times Preparation Time: 8 minutes Cooking Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 8 ounces mung bean sprouts 1 small green onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seed 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground red chili pepper 1/2 teaspoon rice wine or rice vinegar Procedure Wash … Read more

Ssari Beoseot Namul – Coral Mushroom Namul

Ssari Beoseot Namul - Coral Mushroom Namul

싸리버섯나물 Coral mushrooms, while not easily found, are a great addition to a Korean ban chan array. When they are in season, you may see them in the produce section of Korean or large Asian markets Ingredients 1/4 lb Coral Mushroom 2 ea green onions 2 ea slices white or yellow onion … Read more

Sigeumchi Namul – Seasoned Fresh Spinach

Sigeumchi Namul - Seasoned Fresh Spinach

시금치나물 A simple, quick, and tasty way to enjoy fresh spinach. Ingredients 2 bunches (about 12 ounces) fresh bunch spinach(stem & leaf, not the bagged leaves) 2 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Teaspoon toasted sesame seed 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt Optional 1 tablespoon Sogogi Dashida (powdered beef … Read more

Pachae – Seasoned Green Onions

Pachae - Seasoned Green Onions

파채 Seasoned green onions go well with many dishes, both Korean and non Korean. Mix this up and serve with Korean Grilled Meats, or your favorite grill or BBQ recipe. Ingredients 8 to 10 medium green onions Seasoning Sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon coarse ground red chile pepper ½ tablespoon … Read more

Mindeulle Muchim

Mindeulle Muchim

민들레 무침 Mindeulle muchim is a somewhat spicy/sweet/sour salad like dish that is made from dandelion leaves and/or flower stems. Dandelions have long been used in Korean cuisine. The leaves and stems are used in soups or wild namul dishes, and with the root as a tea like beverage. They are high … Read more

Bean Sprouts for Ban Chan

Bean Sprouts for Ban Chan

숙주나물 (sukju-namul), 녹두나물 (nokdu-namul) A simple but tasty dish, crunchy mung or soy bean sprouts  are lightly blanched, then mixed with several seasonings. This is a common side dish in Korean restaurants, with many variations. Ingredients 1 lb fresh soy bean sprouts 2 green onion, chopped 1/2 small carrot, shredded 1 tsp … Read more

Gosari Namul (Brakken/Fernbrake/Fern Sprouts)

Gosari Namul

고사리 나물 Seasoned fern sprouts is a popular dish in Korea. They are served a part of a banchan array, rolled in kimbop, used in Bibimbap and more. Ingredients 6 ounces (liquid packed) or 2 ounces (dried) fern sprouts Seasoning Mix 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 medium Green Onion, … Read more

Gogumasun Namul

Gogumasun Namul

고구마순나물 Cooked Sweet Potato Stems Side dish made with the stems and leaves of the sweet potato. Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 bunch sweet-potato leaves 1 Teaspoon salt 3 to 4 cloves garlic 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Procedure Preparation Sweet potato leaves: Separate the stems from the leaves. … Read more

Gochunip Namul – Seasoned Chili Pepper Leaves

Gochunip Namul - Seasoned Chili Pepper Leaves

고춧잎나물 Side dish made of chili pepper leaves that are blanched and seasoned. Koreans use many parts of plants that are usually are not eaten in western cuisine. This dish uses young chili plant stems and leaves to create a simple and tasty side dish. Ingredients 5 ounces gochunnip (chili leaves) Seasoning … Read more

Doragi Namul (Seasoned Balloon flower/Korean Bellflower)

Doragi Namul (Seasoned Balloon flower or Korean Bellflower)

도라지나물 A side dish of bellflower roots cooked in water, drained, then sauteed with chopped green onions, garlic, and sesame salt. Doraij Namul can be served as one dish of a ban chan array, or used as a component of bibimbap. Ingredients 12 ounces doragi (Bellflower root) 도라지 1/2 cup beef or … Read more

Doraji Muchim – Spicy Bellflower Root

Doraji Muchim - Spicy Bellflower Root

도라지 무침 Doragi is the root of the Chinese Bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorus) plant, and is a delicious addition to Korean and other Asian meals. Doraij Muchim can be served as one dish of a ban chan array, or used as a component of bibimbap. Ingredients 6 ounces Dried Bellflower Roots 1 small … Read more