Korean · side
Sigeumchi Namul (시금치나물)
Sigeumchi Namul (시금치나물) reads umami 6.0, salinity 5.7 and nutty 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean side, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.0 · Salinity 5.7 · Nutty 4.8 · Allium 4.8 · Richness 3.7 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Bitterness 1.7 · Sweetness 1.4 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Earthy 0.9 · Sourness 0.8 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 10 min (7 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 54.8 kcal, 3.1 g protein, 3.6 g fat, 4.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Blanch spinach briefly in boiling salted water, then squeeze thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
- Toss with minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until evenly coated.
- Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.