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Easy Asian Spinach Recipe

Dec 28, 2022Last Modified: December 28, 2022

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This page may contain affiliate links. So I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about an Easy Asian Spinach Recipe!

Asian style spinach flecked with sesame seeds placed in a patterned bowl with a pair of purple chopsticks resting on the bowl.

The Asian way of preparing spinach is delicious and easy. If you love spinach and love Asian flavors, then you will absolutely love this Easy Asian Spinach recipe!

This recipe was inspired by my other Asian Spinach recipe (the spicy version), Super Simple Korean Spinach Side Dish. Here I'm delighted to share a non-spicy version which is every bit as good as what you would be served at your local Korean restaurant!

Make This One Of Your Go-To Healthy Recipes!

Spinach is such a healthy food, and this recipe would be great to include in your list of go-to healthy recipes!

So, the health benefits of this amazing leafy green are very impressive. WebMD's article on the Health Benefits of Spinach states that spinach can help strengthen your immune system, keeps your eyes healthy, and supports cardiovascular health, among other benefits.

Spinach is so versatile and easy to incorporate into your diet.

You'll love this recipe, which is a great way of enjoying this power food!

🥘 Ingredients

Raw baby spinach in a white bowl, small colored bowls filled with pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sugar respectively.

You will only need a few ingredients to make this spinach side dish. The ingredients are:

  • Raw baby spinach
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Black pepper
  • Sugar
  • Roasted sesame seeds

Your local well stocked grocery store should carry all of these ingredients. If not then check your local Asian market.

🔪 Instructions

Without doubt, it is super easy to make this dish. However, be warned you will get a hand work out in! 😅

To begin with you will blanch the baby spinach in some boiling water for around 40 seconds to 1 minute or so. Cook the spinach until it just wilts.

Raw baby spinach placed into hot water in a large pot with a blue slotted spoon poised over the pot.
Blanch 1 pound of baby spinach in hot boiling water for up to 1 minute

Now drain the spinach into a colander, and run cold water over the spinach until it is no longer hot. You can toss the spinach around with your hands as the cold water runs over it.

Wilted spinach in a colander with a stream of water running down onto the spinach.
Toss the spinach around with your hands as the water runs over the spinach.

Next it's time for your hand work out! Squeeze as much excess water from the spinach as you can. You'll have to squeeze pretty hard to do this, but it's necessary for best results.

Place the squeezed spinach into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, and then mix gently by hand.

Wilted spinach in a blue bowl.
It's hard work squeezing out all the water, but it's necessary!
Wilted spinach combined with seasonings and sesame seeds in a blue bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the spinach.
Wilted spinach which has been combined with seasonings and sesame seeds a hand is holding some of the spinach close to the camera and the rest of the spinach is at the bottom of a blue bowl.
Combine the ingredients by mixing gently with your hands.

It's time to give your creation a taste. Adjust any of the seasonings to your taste by adding a bit more of what you fancy until it's just as you would like it to be.

And there you have it! Your Easy Asian Spinach Salad is ready to enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Asian style spinach flecked with sesame seeds placed in a patterned bowl with a pair of purple chopsticks resting on the bowl.

You'll want to bring out your favorite pair of chopsticks for this spinach dish! It's perfect served with rice, and makes a great side dish for any main meal.

This Asian spinach can be served cold or at room temperature.

I do hope that you will give it a try and let me know what you think!

FAQ

How can I store any leftover Asian spinach?

Store any leftover Asian spinach in an airtight container in your fridge. Best eaten within 3 days.

How do I make this Asian spinach recipe spicy?

You can make this Asian spinach by adding some Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), or stir in some Spicy Chili Crisp. For the Korean version see my recipe for Super Simple Korean Spinach Side Dish.

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Here are some dishes that this Easy Asian Spinach would pair well with!

  • Mom's Gooey Sticky Chicken Recipe
  • How To Cook Korean Short Ribs In The Oven
  • Korean Braised Spicy Chicken

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Asian style spinach flecked with sesame seeds placed in a patterned bowl with a pair of purple chopsticks resting on the bowl.

Easy Asian Spinach Recipe

Grace
If you love spinach and love Asian flavors, then you will absolutely love this Easy Asian Spinach recipe! This delicious recipe is a great way to enjoy spinach, and a wonderful addition to your go-to healthy recipes!
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Wringing out the spinach 3 mins
Total Time 7 mins
Course accompaniment, Side Dish, vegetable side dish
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot to blanch the spinach
  • colander to drain the spinach

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb baby spinach
  • 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 ts sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon sesame seeds use roasted sesame seeds
  • ½ ts pepper adjust the amount of pepper to suit your taste (½ ts makes this nice and peppery)
  • ¼ ts sugar

Instructions
 

  • To begin with you will blanch the baby spinach in some boiling water for around 40 seconds to 1 minute or so. Cook the spinach until it just wilts.
    Raw baby spinach placed into hot water in a large pot with a blue slotted spoon poised over the pot.
  • Now drain the spinach into a colander, and run cold water over the spinach until it is no longer hot. You can toss the spinach around with your hands as the cold water runs over it.
    Wilted spinach in a colander with a stream of water running down onto the spinach.
  • Squeeze as much excess water from the spinach as you can. You'll have to squeeze pretty hard to do this, but it's necessary for best results. Place the squeezed spinach into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, and then mix gently by hand. Adjust any of the seasonings to your taste.
    Wilted spinach which has been combined with seasonings and sesame seeds a hand is holding some of the spinach close to the camera and the rest of the spinach is at the bottom of a blue bowl.
  • Enjoy your Asian spinach cold or at room temperature with your favorite pair of chopsticks!
    Asian style spinach flecked with sesame seeds placed in a patterned bowl with a pair of purple chopsticks resting on the bowl.

Notes

This Asian spinach can be served cold or at room temperature.
You can make this Asian spinach by adding some Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), or stir in some Spicy Chili Crisp. For the Korean version see my recipe for Super Simple Korean Spinach Side Dish.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 718mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10634IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 3mg
Keyword spinach, spinach side dish
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