Cabbage Salad Tossed in Shio Konbu is a super quick dish to make. It is often served at Izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) in Japan, and perfect as a side dish and a salad. The umami from the shio konbu (salted dried kelp) takes the plain cabbage to the next level.
Don't forget to see the section 'MEAL IDEAS' below the recipe card! It gives you a list of dishes that I have already posted and this recipe that can make up a complete meal. I hope it is of help to you.
- 200g/7.1oz cabbage leaves (note 1)
- 1½ tbsp shio konbu (salted dried kelp)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp roasted white sesame seeds
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Cut the cabbage leaves into bite-size pieces (note 2).
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Put the cabbage and the remaining ingredients into the bowl (note 3).
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Mix well until all the cabbage pieces are coated in oil and the konbu pieces are evenly scattered. Ensure that the shio konbu and sesame seeds are not gathered at the bottom of the bowl.
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Leave it for about 5-10 minutes (note 4) to let the cabbage absorb the flavours.
1. I used plain cabbage, not savoy cabbage because plain cabbage gives you a better crunch and the cabbage pieces do not wilt and become limp as easily.
I removed the thick vein of the cabbage leaves, because it is not suited for today's dish.
2. I cut each leaf into about 3cm/1⅛" wide strips, then cut the strips into about 2cm/¾" wide pieces. To make the shape of each cabbage random, I made a cut perpendicular to the first cut for a few strips and at an angle or other strips.
3. Instead of using a bowl, you can put all ingredients in a plastic bag, seal the bag with a sufficient amount of air inside, then shake well. But I find that mixing the ingredients in a bowl gives you more control.
4. It is still tasty even if you eat it immediately after mixing the ingredients. It is assumed that standard shio konbu (not salt reduced) is used.
5. Nutrition per serving as a side.
serving: 57g calories: 43kcal fat: 2.9g (4%) saturated fat: 0.4g (2%) trans fat: 0g polyunsaturated fat: 1.2g monounsaturated fat: 1.1g cholesterol: 0mg (0%%) sodium: 187mg (8%) potassium: 136mg (4%) carbohydrates: 4.1g (1%) dietary fibre: 1.7g (7%) sugar: 1.6g protein: 1.3g vitamin a: 5% vitamin c: 31% calcium: 3% iron: 3%