Spring Cabbage Salad (Bomdong Geotjeori): A Crisp and Flavorful Seasonal Delight
Easy Spring Cabbage Salad: The Ultimate Side Dish to Boost Your Appetite
Experience the fresh, crisp texture of spring cabbage combined with a savory dressing in this Bomdong Geotjeori. It’s the perfect seasonal side dish, easy to make and enjoy.
Main Ingredients
- 300g fresh spring cabbage (Bomdong)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (or crushed sesame seeds)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (Korean soy sauce for soup)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (or crushed sesame seeds)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (Korean soy sauce for soup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Choosing fresh, crisp spring cabbage is key to a delicious geotjeori. Select cabbage that is vibrant green, firm, and free from insect damage.
Step 2
Rinse the prepared spring cabbage thoroughly under cool running water. Gently shake the leaves to remove any dirt or debris trapped between them.
Step 3
If the spring cabbage leaves are large, trim them into a more manageable size. The tough root end can be slightly trimmed off for a more tender bite.
Step 4
For easier eating, cut the spring cabbage into 2-4 pieces or into lengths of about 3-5 cm. Bite-sized pieces are perfect for enjoying with rice.
Step 5
Place all the trimmed spring cabbage into a large mixing bowl. Using a large bowl helps ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed and prevents the cabbage from getting crushed.
Step 6
Add the gochugaru, minced garlic, fish sauce, sesame oil, guk-ganjang, and sesame seeds to the bowl with the spring cabbage. You don’t need to mix the seasonings beforehand.
Step 7
Gently toss the ingredients with your hands to coat the spring cabbage evenly with the seasoning. Avoid mixing too vigorously, as this can cause the cabbage to release water and lose its crispness. Mix gently, like ‘jomal-jomal’.
Step 8
Your crisp and delicious spring cabbage salad is ready! It’s the perfect side dish when you have a reduced appetite. Enjoy this simple yet flavorful Bomdong Geotjeori!
