Rich spinach soup (korean ginchang sigumchi k

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsFresh spinach
1Scallion
1Clove garlic
1tablespoonSesame oil
½poundsGround beef
1teaspoonSoy sauce
1tablespoonSalt
Dash pepper
4cupsWater

Directions

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, then trim off the thick stems. Chop the scallion and mince the garlic.

2. Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Brown the ground beef, separating the particles while stir-frying. Add the scallion, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the water, then the spinach. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the flame. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot. Do not remove the cover until soup is ready to be served. Simmer for 10 minutes.

From: The Korean Cookbook, By Judy Hyun.