Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Geotjeori): Fresh & Flavorful Delight!
Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Geotjeori): Fresh & Flavorful Delight!
How to Make Delicious Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Muchim)
Spring cabbage, or ‘Bomdong’, is exceptionally rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A, making it excellent for eye health. It’s also packed with minerals like potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Pairing it with sesame oil, which contains healthy unsaturated fatty acids, creates a nutritious and delicious salad. This Bomdong Geotjeori is also believed to help prevent anemia and atherosclerosis. Enjoy this vibrant salad that captures the fresh taste of spring and is perfect for awakening your appetite!
Main Ingredients- 17 heads of spring cabbage (Bomdong)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim off any yellow or damaged outer leaves of the spring cabbage. Wash them thoroughly, drain well, and then cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm in size. Maintaining the crisp texture of the fresh spring cabbage is key.
Step 2
Wash the half cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise, then slice it thinly on the bias, about 0.3 cm thick. Peel the half onion and slice it into thin strips, approximately 0.5 cm wide. These crunchy vegetables will add wonderful texture to your salad.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp of anchovy sauce, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 2 Tbsp of plum extract, 1 Tbsp of sugar, and 4 Tbsp of red pepper flakes. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated to create your dressing. The plum extract adds a pleasant sweetness and depth of flavor.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared spring cabbage, sliced onion, and cucumber. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss everything together with your hands. Ensure the dressing coats the spring cabbage and vegetables evenly. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can make the cabbage mushy.
Step 5
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for its rich aroma and 2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Toss gently once more to combine. The addition of sesame oil and seeds will significantly enhance the flavor and fragrance of your salad.
Step 6
Your fresh and crunchy spring cabbage salad (Bomdong Geotjeori) is now ready! This simple yet incredibly flavorful salad is perfect for whetting your appetite. Enjoy it with a bowl of freshly steamed rice for an even more delightful meal.
