Addictive Japanese Cabbage Recipe: Taste the Izakaya Classic
A quick izakaya-style cabbage side dish, also known as shio kyabetsu, is prepared by tossing raw cabbage with a simple yet flavorful dressing, ready in under 10 minutes.
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Instructions
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Combine 4 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons roasted white sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 teaspoon chicken or mushroom bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, and 1 dash MSG in a mortar and pestle; grind into a smooth paste.
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Combine 3/4 to 1 pound chopped green or purple cabbage with the seasoning paste in a large bowl.
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Rub the mixture into the cabbage thoroughly by hand, or seal in a bag and shake until coated.
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Serve the cabbage, optionally garnishing with extra sesame seeds, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, and chili threads or chopped dried red chiles.