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Japanese Cabbage Salad

Refreshing Japanese Cabbage Salad with Savory-Sweet Punch

Enjoy a vibrant and refreshing Japanese Cabbage Salad in just 10 minutes with a savory-sweet dressing and crunchy sesame seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage napa cabbage can be used for a softer texture
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for nutty aroma
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust for spice tolerance
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce consider Kikkoman Less Sodium for health
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar for zesty tang
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil choose Kadoya for rich fragrance
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to harmonize flavors
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated for maximum flavor
  • 1 cube vegetable stock finely crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Equipment

  • knife
  • Mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely shred the green cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline, ensuring pieces are no wider than 1/8 inch.
  2. Grate garlic and ginger, crumble the vegetable stock cube, and set aside.
  3. Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Add grated garlic, ginger, and crumbled stock cube; mix until smooth.
  5. Pour dressing over cabbage in a mixing bowl. Toss gently until cabbage is coated, then add toasted sesame seeds and chili flakes, tossing again.
  6. Allow salad to rest for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors, then prepare serving dishes.
  7. Transfer salad to serving dishes and enjoy fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Dress right before serving to maintain the crispness of the cabbage.

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