Remove the outer green leaves of the napa cabbage and trim off any dry tips, then cut it in half.
Soak the cut cabbage in water for 2–3 minutes, then gently shake and rinse thoroughly.
Once the water in the steamer comes to a boil, place the steaming rack inside, add the prepared cabbage, cover with the lid, and steam for about 10 minutes.
Dice the white part of the green onion, slice the red bell pepper into pieces smaller than 1 cm, and cut the chives into 1 cm lengths.
In a mixing bowl, combine anchovy sauce 2 tablespoons, sugar 1 tablespoon, soy sauce 2 tablespoons, vinegar 2 tablespoons, plum syrup 2 tablespoons, minced garlic 1 tablespoon, gochujang oil 1 tablespoon, and water 5 tablespoons. Mix well until the sugar dissolves completely to make the sauce.
Add the diced green onion, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped chives to the sauce and gently toss to combine.
After 10 minutes, check if the cabbage is cooked through by poking it, then transfer it to a serving plate and arrange it in bite-sized portions spaced 3–4 cm apart.
Immediately after steaming, generously pour the prepared sauce over the hot cabbage to ensure the flavors fully soak in.
Cut the napa cabbage in half, wash thoroughly, and steam for 10 minutes.
Prepare a spicy-sour sauce using anchovy sauce, soy sauce, gochujang oil, and other seasonings, then mix in the chopped vegetables.
Slice the steamed cabbage into serving-sized pieces and drizzle the sauce on while still hot.
Cooking tips 💡
Pour the sauce onto the cabbage immediately after steaming while it’s still hot—this ensures the flavor penetrates deep into the center.
For an even softer texture, steam the cabbage an additional 5 minutes.
Adding red bell pepper or paprika enhances both crunch and vibrant color.
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