ナムル

なむる
noun
namul; Korean seasoned vegetable dish
1. namul; Korean seasoned vegetable dish
A Korean side dish made from blanched or raw vegetables seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Common in bibimbap and as a banchan (side dish). Well-known in Japan through Korean cuisine.
ビビンバにナムルをのせる。
I put namul on top of bibimbap.
もやしのナムルを(つく)った。
I made bean sprout namul.
ナムルはごま(あぶら)(しお)簡単(かんたん)(つく)れるので、副菜(ふくさい)にぴったりだ。
Namul can be easily made with sesame oil and salt, making it a perfect side dish.

USAGE:
ナムル is a Korean loanword (나물) that has become widely known in Japan through the popularity of Korean cuisine. It typically refers to vegetables (such as bean sprouts, spinach, or carrots) that are briefly cooked and seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and salt.

COMMON VARIETIES:

  • もやしのナムル (bean sprout namul — the most common)
  • ほうれん(そう)のナムル (spinach namul)
  • にんじんのナムル (carrot namul)
  • 三色(さんしょく)ナムル (three-color namul — a combination)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ナムルを(つく)る (to make namul)
  • ナムルの()()わせ (assorted namul platter)