Seasoned Spinach (Sigeumchi Namul)

Kong namul, seasoned soybean sprouts, and sigeumchi namul, seasoned spinach. Jean Cazals/Korean Food Made Simple

Flavored with sesame, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, this is another classic banchan. Mature spinach, with its contrasting textures of sturdy stems and velvety leaves, is a better choice than baby spinach here.