Quick and Easy Korean Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb cabbage (washed and finely sliced)
• 0.25 cup onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup carrot (sliced into matchsticks)
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps

1. 1

   Finely slice the washed cabbage into thin shreds.

2. 2

   Thinly slice a small amount of onion.

3. 3

   Slice the carrot into thin matchsticks.

4. 4

   Thinly slice 1 to 2 green onions.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Mix the dressing ingredients well until the sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   Place the sliced cabbage, onion, carrot, and green onions into a large mixing bowl.

8. 8

   Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crunch of the vegetables. If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the fish sauce with additional soy sauce or a vegan fish sauce alternative.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• salad
• korean
• healthy
• quick
• low carb
• spicy