Crispy and Delicious Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori)
Easy and Delicious Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) Recipe – Inspired by Chef Baek Jong-won
This fall, let’s make a delicious and refreshing Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) that’s perfect for whetting your appetite. Its fresh, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors will make it a staple side dish.
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage (medium size)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp Fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 handful Scallions (chopped)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- Coarse salt (for salting cabbage)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re going to make a delicious and crispy Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) today. It’s especially wonderful when freshly made!
Step 2
Following Chef Baek Jong-won’s popular recipe, we’ll make this geotjeori without rinsing after salting. First, thoroughly wash the Napa cabbage. Rinse it under running water, paying attention to the leaves to remove any dirt. Cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, about 4-5 cm wide. Salt the cabbage using coarse salt for about 10 minutes to make it crispy. Lightly squeeze out the water that comes out of the cabbage after salting. (Avoid squeezing too hard, as it can reduce crispiness.)
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the flavorful seasoning. In a bowl, combine all the prepared seasoning ingredients. Add 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 handful of chopped scallions, and 1 tsp minced garlic. Mix them well.
Step 4
Once the seasoning is ready, add the lightly squeezed cabbage to the bowl. Gently mix and toss the cabbage with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed. It’s important to mix gently with your fingertips so that the seasoning coats every piece of cabbage without crushing it.
Step 5
The spicy and sweet aroma of the seasoning, combined with the fresh scent of the cabbage, will already be making your mouth water. You’ll notice the vibrant, appetizing color of the geotjeori as you mix it.
Step 6
There you have it – a wonderfully crispy and delicious Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad (Geotjeori) is ready! Freshly made geotjeori is a fantastic accompaniment to a warm bowl of rice. While it’s delicious immediately, letting it sit in the refrigerator for a short while will allow the flavors to deepen beautifully.
