Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Geotjeori): Ready in 10 Minutes! A Refreshing Winter Side Dish
Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Geotjeori): Ready in 10 Minutes! A Refreshing Winter Side Dish
New Year’s Day Special: Simple 10-Minute Spring Cabbage Salad Recipe to Spark Your Appetite
Welcome to 2022! I wish everyone a Happy New Year filled with happiness and good fortune. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for ‘Bomdong Geotjeori’ (Spring Cabbage Salad) made with fresh, seasonal spring cabbage. It’s incredibly simple yet wonderfully appetite-stimulating. Spring cabbage is delicious on its own, but when seasoned like this, its charm is amplified. Get ready to make this delightful salad with its crisp texture and rich, flavorful dressing! Let’s get started!
Ingredients- 1 head of Spring Cabbage (Bomdong)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 4 Tbsp Anchovy or Pollack Fish Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Maesil Cheong (Plum Syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s gather all the ingredients needed to make a sweet and crisp Spring Cabbage Salad!
Step 2
Now, let’s start making our refreshing Spring Cabbage Salad! Begin by preparing one head of spring cabbage. Isn’t the flower-like shape of spring cabbage beautiful? To choose fresh cabbage, look for one with a yellowish hue in the center. This part is typically sweeter and more savory.
Step 3
If you turn the cabbage over, you’ll see the base.
Step 4
Cut off the base of the cabbage. You can either separate the leaves one by one or gather the separated leaves and cut the base all at once. I carefully separated each leaf by hand.
Step 5
Rinse the separated cabbage leaves several times under cold running water to ensure they are clean and free of any dirt or debris.
Step 6
It’s best to cut the outer leaves, especially the larger ones, into bite-sized pieces. Gather the large cabbage leaves together.
Step 7
Slice them into about 3 pieces.
Step 8
There you have it! The spring cabbage is prepped in a simple way. You can enjoy its naturally sweet and crisp taste as is, but we’re going to transform it into a delicious salad.
Step 9
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing. Prepare 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 4 Tbsp anchovy or pollack fish sauce, 2 Tbsp maesil cheong (plum syrup), 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp vinegar, and 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic.
Step 10
Combine all these dressing ingredients in one bowl.
Step 11
Using a spatula or spoon, stir well to mix all the ingredients evenly, creating your dressing.
Step 12
Pour all the prepared dressing over the prepped spring cabbage leaves.
Step 13
Put on disposable gloves and gently toss the cabbage with the dressing until well combined. ★Important! Make sure to mix thoroughly so the gochugaru and seasoning coat the leaves evenly. This prevents clumping and ensures a delicious taste. The aroma is already amazing! If you like, you can also add thinly sliced apple for an extra layer of flavor.
Step 14
Finally, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
Step 15
Give it another light toss, and in just 10 minutes, your simple winter side dish, Bomdong Geotjeori, is ready! Isn’t that incredibly easy?
Step 16
To celebrate the New Year, I’ve beautifully plated the salad in a cute cloud-shaped dish.
Step 17
As the saying goes, ‘Good to look at, good to eat.’ Doesn’t it look even more appetizing served in this charming dish?
Step 18
Here’s a close-up shot of the Spring Cabbage Salad! The taste is simply incredible – a perfect balance of sweet, crisp, tangy, and spicy flavors all in one bite. This salad alone is enough to make you devour a bowl of rice! My parents absolutely loved it, and my dad enjoyed it with makgeolli (Korean rice wine) as a snack.
Step 19
Spring cabbage is in season right now and is quite affordable (around 2300 KRW per head). Plus, it’s so easy to make, making it a fantastic side dish for anyone to prepare without hassle.
Step 20
Before the spring cabbage season ends, I highly recommend you try making this delicious Bomdong Geotjeori!
