Korean Napa Cabbage Side Dish Salad with Soybean Paste [DoenJang] DELICIOUS & HEALTHY RECIPE 배추 된장무침

soybean paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso offers a similar flavor with fewer calories, while soy sauce is more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often considered healthier, while white vinegar is more economical.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can add moisture and nutrition, while cabbage is cost-effective.

Cut the root end off the napa cabbage and remove the exterior leaves.

Cut the napa cabbage into strips.

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil, adding 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt.

Add the napa cabbage and 2 garlic cloves to the boiling water, ensuring they are submerged.

Cook on high heat for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and rinse the cabbage with cold water until cool.

Squeeze the blanched cabbage gently to remove excess water and place it in a mixing bowl.

Grate the blanched garlic and add it to the mixing bowl with the cabbage.

Add 1 tablespoon of Korean soybean paste, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 finely minced scallion, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and a small pinch of black pepper to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together by hand until well combined.

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