나물
Namul
Pronunciation:
nah-mool
Protein:
Beef
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️ Mild
Description
Namul refers to seasoned vegetable dishes that are essential components of Korean banchan. Vegetables are blanched, sautéed, or steamed, then seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and other seasonings. These colorful, flavorful dishes add variety and nutrition to Korean meals.
Ingredients
Various vegetables (spinach, bean sprouts, fernbrake, zucchini)
Sesame oil
Garlic
Salt
Sesame seeds
Soy sauce
Green onions
Variations
Countless vegetable variations exist, including sigeumchi-namul (spinach), gosari-namul (fernbrake), and kongnamul (bean sprouts). Each vegetable has its own optimal preparation method.
Fun Facts
Namul is so essential to Korean cuisine that the phrase "namul-bap" refers to a simple meal of rice with various namul, highlighting its importance as comfort food.