Savory Napa Cabbage Salad with Doenjang and Gochujang
Savory Napa Cabbage Salad with Doenjang and Gochujang
Simple and Sweet Napa Cabbage Salad Recipe with Doenjang and Gochujang
This is a delicious Napa Cabbage Salad, blanched and tossed with savory doenjang (soybean paste) and a touch of gochujang (chili paste). Did you know that the Vitamin C in Napa Cabbage is remarkably stable and doesn’t get destroyed by heat? This means you can absorb all the benefits! Enjoy a healthy and delightfully sweet meal with this nourishing Napa Cabbage Doenjang Salad.
Ingredients- Blanched Napa Cabbage 3 heads (+ Spring Cabbage optional)
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Soybean Paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
- 1/2 Tbsp Whole Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1+1/2 Tbsp Scallions (finely chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Napa cabbage thoroughly under running water. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces, similar to how you’d cut cabbage for kimchi. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the cut cabbage and blanch it briefly. It’s best to blanch for just 1-2 minutes, until the cabbage wilts slightly.
Step 2
Once blanched, carefully remove the cabbage from the hot water and rinse it under cold water. Squeeze out as much water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent the salad from becoming watery and to maintain the cabbage’s crisp texture.
Step 3
Now, place the squeezed cabbage in a mixing bowl. Add all the prepared seasoning ingredients: 1 tablespoon of doenjang, 1/2 tablespoon of gochujang, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of ground toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 tablespoon of whole sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1+1/2 tablespoons of finely chopped scallions.
Step 4
Gently mix and toss the ingredients with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed and coats the cabbage. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to retain some of the cabbage’s crispness. This simple process creates a quick and delicious side dish – your flavorful Napa Cabbage Salad!
Step 5
Enjoy this nutritious and tasty Napa Cabbage Salad! It’s a perfect side dish for any meal and can even be used as a refreshing wrap filling. Enjoy your meal!
