Crispy Napa Cabbage Salad with Soybean Paste
Delicious Soybean Paste Seasoned Napa Cabbage: A Recipe Using Young Napa Cabbage
Introducing a recipe for ‘Young Napa Cabbage Salad with Soybean Paste’, where the crisp texture of fresh young napa cabbage meets the savory goodness of soybean paste seasoning for a perfect harmony. It’s a delicious side dish that’s easy to make and pairs wonderfully with rice or even as a snack. We’ve included detailed steps suitable for beginners.
Main Ingredients
- 1 head of young napa cabbage (approx. 500g)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 tsp soybean paste
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tsp soybean paste
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making a delicious young napa cabbage dish to enrich your dinner table. When you mix fresh, crisp young napa cabbage with savory soybean paste seasoning, it’s truly delicious! It’s a perfect rice thief.
Step 2
First, trim the fresh young napa cabbage and cut it into roughly 2-3 large pieces. Cutting it too small can make it mushy later, so aim for a moderate size.
Step 3
Wash the cut cabbage thoroughly under running water, making sure to remove any soil or debris from between the leaves. While the cabbage is washing, fill a pot with plenty of water, place it on high heat, and bring it to a boil.
Step 4
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the prepared cabbage. It’s a good idea to stir it gently so that the cabbage is fully submerged. To maintain the cabbage’s crisp texture, it’s key not to over-boil it! Just blanch it for a short 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Quickly remove the blanched cabbage from the boiling water. Overcooking will make it soft, so timing is crucial.
Step 6
Rinse the blanched cabbage immediately in cold water to quickly cool it down and stop the cooking process. This helps preserve its crispness. Squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands. If the pieces are still too large, you can tear them further or cut them again to make them easier to mix.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious soybean paste seasoning. In a bowl, combine 1 tsp of soybean paste, 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic, a pinch of gochujang (for color and flavor), and 1 tsp of sesame oil. Mix them well. Finally, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds will add a lovely nutty aroma.
Step 8
Add the prepared soybean paste seasoning to the squeezed cabbage and gently mix with your hands until well combined. It’s important to ensure the seasoning coats the cabbage evenly. Taste it, and if it needs more flavor, add a little more soybean paste, or very lightly season with soy sauce or salt. However, the soybean paste alone should provide sufficient seasoning.
Step 9
Your crispy and delicious young napa cabbage salad with soybean paste is ready! The fresh cabbage flavor combined with the savory soybean paste seasoning creates a wonderfully appetizing side dish. Be sure to try making it yourself. You can enjoy such a delicious soybean paste-seasoned dish with young napa cabbage!
