How to blanch spinach and make seasoned spinach, soybean paste soup, and pizza

This article covers how to blanch and store spinach, and provides recipes for seasoned spinach, spinach soybean paste soup, and spinach pizza.

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Spinach Blanching + Spinach Storage Tips

Let's look into how to blanch and store spinach.

First is the method for blanching spinach. Before blanching, you should not cut the spinach, because if you blanch it after cutting, nutrients will escape through the cut surfaces. Additionally, the blanching process should be brief, as the vitamin C abundant in spinach is sensitive to heat.

Next is the storage method. Before prepping, it is best to store spinach with the soil still on by wrapping it in a paper towel and keeping it upright in the refrigerator's fresh zone. If it has already been blanched, it can be stored in the freezer after being sealed in a plastic bag.

Spinach recipe: How to make Baek Jong-won's seasoned spinach

Baek Jong-won's seasoned spinach ingredients: One bunch of spinach, minced garlic, sesame oil, 2 spoons of soy sauce, sesame seeds

1. First, wash the spinach under running water.

2. Blanch it by repeatedly dipping it in and out of boiling water, then rinse in cold water and drain.

3. Put the spinach in a bowl, add minced garlic, sesame oil, 2 spoons of soy sauce, and sesame seeds, then mix it all together to finish.

Spinach recipe: How to make Baek Jong-won's spinach soybean paste soup

Baek Jong-won's spinach soybean paste soup ingredients: Spinach, dried shrimp, green onion, soybean paste, soy sauce, sugar

1. First, prepare the broth, add 3 spoons of soybean paste, and boil while stirring well.

2. Add the blanched spinach and dried shrimp, then boil over high heat.

3. After step 2, season with soy sauce and sugar.

Spinach recipe: How to make 'Master of Living' spinach pizza

'Master of Living' spinach tortilla pizza ingredients: 2 tomatoes, olive oil, spinach, salt, onion, black pepper, parmesan cheese powder, dumpling skins

1. Make cross-shaped cuts in the tomatoes, then boil them in water for 10 seconds.

2. Place them in ice water, peel off the skin, and scoop out the insides.

3. Lightly coat a pan with olive oil and add the spinach.

4. Add a little salt and lightly sauté as if dressing it in oil.

5. Once the spinach is just about to wilt, remove it and let it cool.

6. Add onion, salt, and black pepper to the finely chopped tomatoes.

7. Mix in the cooled spinach and cut into bite-sized pieces.

8. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese powder.

9. Add a little cooking oil and fry the dumpling skins.

10. Place the spinach topping on the dumpling skins to complete the 'Master of Living' spinach pizza.