Korean-Style Napa Cabbage
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. To make this dish, you will need napa cabbage. It is the main ingredient. To vary this appetizer, you can add grated or thinly sliced carrots. To find out, serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Remove the outer leaves from a head of napa cabbage. Then cut the head into small square or rectangular pieces.
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Step 2
Sprinkle the cabbage with sugar and salt. Then massage it with your hands until it becomes softer and releases its juice. Transfer the Napa cabbage to a deep bowl or pot. Place a weight on top and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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Step 3
Now you need to prepare the pepper paste. To do this, in a small bowl mix hot red pepper powder with a small amount of water. Then add grated garlic to it and let the ingredients steep.
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Step 4
Remove the Napa cabbage from the refrigerator, remove the weight, transfer it to a colander, rinse under running water, and squeeze out the excess liquid. Add the spicy mixture, vegetable oil, and vinegar to the cabbage and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate the dish overnight.