Description
Zesty Korean-inspired spicy cabbage salad dances with crisp vegetables and bold flavors. Refreshing ingredients and tangy dressing create a perfect balance of heat and crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 head cabbage
- 1 carrot
- 0.5 cucumber
- 0.25 red onion
Protein and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Crunchy Elements:
- 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, meticulously shred the cabbage into delicate, gossamer-thin strips to establish a featherlight salad foundation.
- Transform carrots and cucumbers into precise, slender matchsticks, ensuring uniform dimensions that promise a satisfying crisp texture.
- Deconstruct the red onion into translucent, ethereal rings that will disperse subtle, piquant undertones throughout the composition.
- Amalgamate the prepared vegetables in a capacious mixing vessel, creating a kaleidoscopic base bursting with chromatic vibrancy.
- Construct a provocative dressing by vigorously whisking rice vinegar, sesame oil, fiery chili flakes, and umami-rich soy sauce until thoroughly integrated.
- Cascade the dressing over the vegetable medley, executing a comprehensive toss to guarantee comprehensive flavor distribution and ingredient saturation.
- Liberate fresh cilantro through rough chopping, then disperse across the salad to inject a verdant, aromatic dimension.
- Crown the creation with a constellation of toasted sesame seeds, roasted peanuts, and crispy fried onions, introducing multifaceted textural intrigue.
- Permit the salad to rest at ambient temperature for 10-15 minutes, facilitating flavor fusion and subtle vegetable relaxation.
- Present immediately, revealing a dynamic culinary canvas celebrating harmonious heat, acidity, and textural complexity.
Notes
- Slice cabbage and vegetables uniformly for consistent texture and even dressing absorption.
- Adjust chili flakes based on personal spice tolerance, allowing customization for heat-sensitive palates.
- Let salad rest briefly before serving to enhance flavor infusion and develop deeper taste profile.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or tofu to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg