Crisp Cabbage and Carrot Salad with Fish Cake
Crisp Cabbage and Carrot Salad with Fish Cake
A Refreshing Cabbage Salad Recipe Perfect for Dieting and Boosting Appetite
This is a simple cabbage salad recipe featuring fresh cabbage, sweet carrots, and chewy fish cakes, all tossed in a savory-sweet soy sauce dressing. I tried this recipe after hearing it helped someone lose weight, and it’s delicious! It’s a light and healthy option that’s perfect for a diet or as a refreshing side dish.
Main Ingredients- 300g fresh cabbage (about 1/4 head)
- 2 sheets of square fish cake (eomuk)
- 1 small piece of carrot (about 30g)
Special Soy Sauce Dressing- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (or honey/sugar)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (or honey/sugar)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cabbage thoroughly and pat it dry. Then, thinly shred it into fine strips. The thinner you shred it, the better the dressing will coat the cabbage and the more pleasant the texture will be.
Step 2
Next, thinly slice the square fish cakes (eomuk) into strips similar in thickness to the shredded cabbage.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the sliced fish cakes for about 15-30 seconds. This step helps to remove any excess oil and impurities from the fish cakes. Immediately drain the blanched fish cakes in a colander and pat them dry.
Step 4
Wash the carrot well and peel its skin.
Step 5
Then, julienne the carrot into thin strips, similar in thickness to the cabbage.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of plum extract (you can substitute with honey or sugar if plum extract is unavailable), and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Whisk everything together until well combined. The balance of sweetness and acidity is key!
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and the drained fish cake strips.
Step 8
Pour the prepared special soy sauce dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
Step 9
Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Your delicious cabbage salad is ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for a short while for an even more refreshing taste.
