Spinach Namul with Fried Youtiao

Spinach namul is one of the easiest Korean banchan (side dishes) you can prepare. It starts with blanched spinach, mixed with nutty sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and lots of crushed sesame seeds. It’s simple yet tasty, and I can happily eat my feelings with just spinach namul and rice (and maybe Chili Crisp Fried Eggs on top!). In my opinion, it’s also one of the most beloved and commonly known Korean banchan to many people. On the other hand,