This Man's Cook Perilla Seed Kimchi Cabbage and Square Fish Cake Salad | 모두의 레시피
This Man's Cook Perilla Seed Kimchi Cabbage and Square Fish Cake Salad
Blanching kimchi cabbage briefly in hot water preserves its crisp texture, then mixing it with soft square fish cakes using a savory anchovy sauce dressing for a unique side dish.
🙋 Recommended for
⭐ Those looking for a different kimchi cabbage side dish instead of regular kimchi or plain napa cabbage salad
⭐ People who enjoy the balanced texture of crunchy vegetables paired with the rich, soft mouthfeel of fish cakes
⭐ Those seeking a simple, minimal-effort recipe that delivers deep umami flavor in a quick side dish
Trim the stem end of the kimchi cabbage neatly, then cut into large pieces about 1cm thick or less.
Place the chopped kimchi cabbage in a mixing bowl and pour hot water over it until fully submerged. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to relax.
Cut the two square fish cakes in half, then slice them into long strips about 1cm thick, similar to the cabbage.
Place the fish cakes in a separate bowl, pour hot water over them, and blanch for 30 seconds. Immediately remove and rinse under cold water, then squeeze out all excess moisture completely.
Cut the green and red chili peppers in half, remove the seeds thoroughly, and slice finely.
Chop the white part of the scallion into small pieces—about 10cm worth—to enhance freshness and savoriness.
Remove the blanched kimchi cabbage from the hot water, rinse lightly under cold water, then squeeze firmly by hand to extract as much moisture as possible.
In a wide bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon plum syrup, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon whole sesame seeds to make the dressing.
Add the well-squeezed kimchi cabbage, blanched fish cakes, chopped scallion, and sliced chilies to the prepared dressing.
Gently toss the ingredients without crushing them—just mix softly to evenly coat everything.
Cut kimchi cabbage and square fish cake into 1cm-thick pieces, blanch each in hot water, then rinse under cold water and squeeze out all moisture.
Remove seeds from chilies and slice finely; chop the white part of scallion. Prepare the dressing with anchovy sauce, sugar, plum syrup, and other seasonings.
Add the prepared vegetables and fish cake to the dressing and gently mix, being careful not to mash the ingredients.
Cooking tips 💡
Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the cabbage by hand—this prevents it from becoming watery and bland over time.
Blanch the fish cake for only about 30 seconds in hot water to avoid softening; this removes surface oil cleanly without making it soggy.
You can substitute anchovy sauce with an equal amount of dried shrimp sauce for an even deeper, richer umami flavor.