Crisp and Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori)
Super Simple Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) Ready in 10 Minutes – No Salting Required!
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a delicious and crunchy Napa cabbage kimchi salad (Geotjeori) that everyone loves. I’ll show you how to make the most of a whole head of affordable Napa cabbage by turning it into a refreshing Geotjeori. Especially by using the Geotjeori sauce recipe featured on the ‘Home Cook Baek’s Recipe’ program, you can complete a fantastic Geotjeori in just 10 minutes without any troublesome salting process. The natural flavor of the fresh ingredients combined with the savory sauce makes it the perfect side dish for any meal!
Main Ingredients- 1 head of young Napa cabbage (Albaegi Bae Chu)
Sauce Ingredients- 1 ladleful of soup soy sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 ladleful of fish sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 ladleful of red pepper flakes (approx. 100ml)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 handful of finely chopped green onions (approx. 50g)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (add just before serving)
- 1 ladleful of soup soy sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 ladleful of fish sauce (approx. 100ml)
- 1 ladleful of red pepper flakes (approx. 100ml)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 handful of finely chopped green onions (approx. 50g)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (add just before serving)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the essential sauce for this delicious Geotjeori. In a bowl, combine the soup soy sauce, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, sugar, minced garlic, and finely chopped green onions. Mix them well until there are no lumps. Stir the sauce until it’s evenly blended.
Step 2
Wash the young Napa cabbage thoroughly under running water, then gently pat off the excess moisture with your hands. Unlike regular Napa cabbage Geotjeori, the leaves of young Napa cabbage are tender, so you don’t need to salt them beforehand. You can simply shred them and use them right away. This way, the seasoning will quickly seep into the cabbage leaves, making it even more delicious. Shred the cabbage into approximately 0.5cm thick strips for a nice presentation.
Step 3
Generously spoon the prepared sauce over the shredded young Napa cabbage. Gently toss the cabbage with your hands, ensuring the sauce coats the shreds evenly. Be careful not to toss too vigorously, as this can make the cabbage lose its crispiness. Gently mixing is key.
Step 4
If you plan to eat it right away, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and toss lightly once more. The fragrant aroma of sesame oil will further enhance the flavor. If you store the Geotjeori in a container to eat later, add a little more sesame oil just before serving to enjoy it as fresh and delicious as it was when first made. Enjoy this young Napa cabbage Geotjeori with its amazing crisp texture and sweet and tangy flavor – try making it today!
