Crisp and Delicious Cabbage Salad
Fresh White Cabbage Salad: Enjoy it as a Side Dish or Quick Pickle!
Here’s a super easy recipe to enjoy plenty of cabbage in a more delicious and special way. This salad offers a refreshing crunch and a delightful sweet and tangy flavor that will awaken your appetite.
Main Ingredients- Fresh white cabbage, 850g: Please thinly shred it.
- Sweet carrots, 180g: Please thinly shred them.
Flavorful Seasoning- Pure salt, 3 teaspoons (approx. 12g): This naturally draws out moisture from the cabbage and seasons it perfectly.
- Tangy apple cider vinegar, 5 tablespoons (or regular vinegar): Its zesty acidity enhances the salad’s overall flavor.
- Sweet plum extract, 5 tablespoons: Adds a subtle sweetness and pleasant aroma, balancing the flavors.
- Sweet honey, 3 tablespoons: Delivers a smooth, delightful sweetness that fills your mouth.
- Aromatic ginger syrup, 1 tablespoon: An optional ingredient, but adding it elevates the salad’s taste to a more sophisticated level and deepens its flavor.
- Dried parsley flakes, a pinch: Sprinkle on top at the end for a beautiful presentation and an extra hint of aroma.
- Pure salt, 3 teaspoons (approx. 12g): This naturally draws out moisture from the cabbage and seasons it perfectly.
- Tangy apple cider vinegar, 5 tablespoons (or regular vinegar): Its zesty acidity enhances the salad’s overall flavor.
- Sweet plum extract, 5 tablespoons: Adds a subtle sweetness and pleasant aroma, balancing the flavors.
- Sweet honey, 3 tablespoons: Delivers a smooth, delightful sweetness that fills your mouth.
- Aromatic ginger syrup, 1 tablespoon: An optional ingredient, but adding it elevates the salad’s taste to a more sophisticated level and deepens its flavor.
- Dried parsley flakes, a pinch: Sprinkle on top at the end for a beautiful presentation and an extra hint of aroma.
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh cabbage under running water. Then, using a knife or mandoline slicer, shred it as thinly as possible. It’s important to drain the shredded cabbage well by placing it in a colander. Wash the carrots, peel them, and then shred them thinly to a similar thickness as the cabbage.
Step 2
Place all the prepared shredded cabbage and carrots into a large bowl. Now it’s time to season with salt. It’s best to use about 1% of salt relative to the total weight of the ingredients (approximately 3 teaspoons or 12g for 850g of cabbage). Salting helps to draw out the vegetables’ moisture, softening them slightly while maintaining their crisp texture. Gently mix with your hands to ensure the salt is evenly distributed.
Step 3
To the salted vegetables, add the liquid seasonings to bring in that refreshing tang. Add 5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (or regular vinegar) for a nice sour kick, and 5 tablespoons of sweet plum extract to balance the flavors. For a taste that’s also great for children, add 3 tablespoons of honey to gently adjust the overall sweetness.
Step 4
For a deeper, more sophisticated flavor, consider adding 1 tablespoon of ginger syrup. While ginger syrup is optional, its inclusion makes the cabbage salad taste much richer and imparts a subtle ginger aroma, creating a unique taste experience. Gently mix again to ensure all the seasonings are well incorporated into the vegetables.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle a pinch of dried parsley flakes over the salad for a beautiful presentation and an added fragrant touch. This cabbage salad is delicious served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for a while to enjoy an even cooler and crisper texture. Try serving it as a side dish, as a filling for sandwiches, or alongside your favorite meat dishes!
