Mark Bittman

Sautéed Spinach with Sesame

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    or more servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
The Best Recipes in the World: More Than 1,000 International Dishes to Cook at Home
The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

  • About

Compare this recipe, which is usually served cold as a panchan (small appetizer or side dish), with the Japanese version, and you’ll have a vision of the difference between Japanese and Korean cooking, which are closely linked and starkly different at the same time.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1

Method

  1. Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; a minute later, add the garlic. The instant it begins to sizzle, add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is completely wilted. Turn the heat to low.
  2. Stir in the sugar and soy sauce and cook for a few more moments. Turn off the heat; taste and add salt (or more soy sauce if you p