Crispy and Delicious Shredded Cabbage Salad (Yangbaechu Muchim)
Crispy and Delicious Shredded Cabbage Salad (Yangbaechu Muchim)
Alto-Ran Style Shredded Cabbage Salad: An Easy Recipe for Beginners
If you’re not usually a fan of cabbage, this recipe will change your mind! If cabbage has only been limited to your toast, coleslaw, side salads with katsu, or shredded pieces in dishes like dakgalbi or sundae-bokkeum, pay attention. Have you found yourself with an abundance of cabbage and wondered what to do with it? Try this shredded cabbage salad inspired by the popular Korean cooking show ‘Alto-Ran’. It offers a refreshing, crisp texture similar to shredded radish kimchi (musaengchae), and the combination with thinly sliced apples makes it even more delightful. Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients- 500g Cabbage (about 1/2 medium head)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Apple
- 30g Chives (about 1 handful)
Seasoning Ingredients- 6 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, medium spice)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or 6 Tbsp Tuna Extract)
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 6 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, medium spice)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 4 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or 6 Tbsp Tuna Extract)
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Carefully wash the cabbage, remove the outer leaves, and then shred it as thinly as possible. While the original recipe suggests a slightly thicker cut, thinner shreds will allow the seasoning to penetrate better, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
Step 2
Peel the half onion and thinly slice it into shreds.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and onion. Gently toss them together and let them sit for about 5 minutes. This step helps to slightly soften the vegetables and prepare them to absorb the dressing.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients: gochugaru, vinegar, fish sauce (or tuna extract), minced garlic, minced ginger, and sugar. Whisk them together thoroughly to create a smooth dressing.
Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and onion mixture. Gently toss everything together, ensuring that the seasoning coats all the shreds evenly.
Step 6
Wash the apple, remove the core, and then cut it into shreds similar in thickness to the cabbage. Cut the chives into 3-4 cm lengths. (If you enjoy a bit of heat, you can also add thinly sliced green chili peppers with seeds removed.) Add the shredded apple and chives to the dressed cabbage and mix gently.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle in the sesame oil and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds. Toss everything one last time to combine. Your delicious shredded cabbage salad is now ready! It’s great served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for a while for an even more refreshing taste.
