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Steamed Napa Cabbage (Simple Recipe)

Something warm but not heavy, I steam napa cabbage. Five minutes is enough to soften it while keeping its natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ napa cabbage
Sauce
  • ¼ red pepper
  • 1-2 green chilli
  • ½ spring onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine mirin
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • A pinch of black pepper

Method
 

Cabbage
  1. prepare ½ napa cabbage
  2. Cut ½ head of napa cabbage in half
  3. Steam in a steamer for 5–7 minutes
  4. Cut into 4–5 pieces
Make the Sauce
  1. Finely chopped red bell pepper.
  2. Finely chopped green chili.
  3. Finely chopped spring onion
  4. Mix everything together:
    1 tbsp minced garlic
    1 tsp salt
    2 tbsp sugar
    2 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
    2 tbsp vinegar
    1 tbsp oyster sauce
    1 tbsp chili oil
    2 tbsp water
    A pinch of black pepper
Let's plating
  1. Place cabbage on a plate and Spoon the sauce over the top
  2. Done.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

Flavor Tips

✔️ Pour the sauce over the cabbage while it’s still hot — the aroma of the vegetables really comes alive.

✔️ Mix the sauce ahead of time — it tastes even better the next day (great even when chilled).

✔️ If the seasoning feels too strong, add 1 tbsp of water to adjust.
 
This method works perfectly as a side dish, drinking snack, or even for guests.