Kim Dae-seok's Cabbage Namul

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Cabbage Namul
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 250g cabbage; ½ tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; two pinches of salt; ½ tbsp sesame seeds

A healthy seasoned vegetable side dish made by lightly steaming cabbage and tossing it with olive oil and the recipe’s secret weapon—lemon juice—for a fresh, sweet-and-sour flavor.

20 min Difficulty Very easy side dish

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 2 servings

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250g cabbage

½ tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

two pinches of salt

½ tbsp sesame seeds

Recipe

Thinly julienne 250g of washed cabbage into strips about 5–6mm thick.
Place the julienned cabbage into a steamer with steam rising, close the lid, and steam for exactly 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Remove the steamed cabbage, spread it out on a large tray, and gently loosen it with chopsticks, letting it cool completely for 10 minutes.
Transfer the cooled cabbage to a mixing bowl, and add ½ tablespoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, which helps nutrient absorption, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, which awakens the cabbage’s natural sweetness.
Sprinkle in two pinches of salt to adjust the seasoning.
Rub ½ tablespoon sesame seeds between your palms to crush them and release their aroma, then add them in.
Gently toss everything by hand without compacting the cabbage, then transfer to a plate to serve.

Julienne the cabbage, steam it for 1 minute 30 seconds, then spread on a tray to cool for 10 minutes.
Add the cooled cabbage to a bowl with minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt according to the recipe.
Add crushed sesame seeds and gently toss to combine.

Cooking tips

Steaming the cabbage for more than 1 minute 30 seconds will cause it to lose its crisp texture and become mushy, so be precise with the timing.
The 'cheat-key' lemon juice helps neutralize the cabbage’s characteristic smell and magnifies its natural sweetness several times over.
Using olive oil together increases the absorption of nutrients contained in the cabbage, making it even healthier.

Recommended for

Those looking for a soft and refreshing vegetable side dish.
People who prefer a clean, light seasoned vegetable dish over heavy stir-fried options.
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