Addictive Izakaya Style Salted Cabbage (Yamitsuki Cabbage)

Addictive Izakaya Style Salted Cabbage (Yamitsuki Cabbage)

5 from 13 votes

You'll never look at cabbage the same way again once you've tasted this Japanese Izakaya style "yamitsuki" cabbage! Crunchy pieces of fresh cabbage tossed in sesame seeds and seasonings to create the ultimate umami bomb. Even if you don't like cabbage, I guarantee this dish will change your mind!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course Appetizers, Sides

Cuisine Japanese

Servings portions

Calories 94

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Course: Appetizers, Sides

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: portions

Calories: 94

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil
▢ 1 tbsp sesame seeds
▢ ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
▢ ¼ tsp salt
▢ ¼ tsp garlic paste or grated garlic clove
▢ ¼ tsp ground black pepper
▢ 100 g green cabbage spring cabbage, sweetheart cabbage or similar
▢ chili threads optional, to garnish

Instructions

Take a large mixing bowl and add 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp garlic paste and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Wash 100 g green cabbage and cut it into rough pieces.
Add the cabbage to the bowl and rub the seasoning over the leaves, making sure it's evenly distributed. (Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin or any cuts on your hands.)
Transfer to a serving dish and top with chili threads (optional).
Enjoy as a side or snack!

Notes

This is a small batch recipe for 2 people. Feel free to double or triple!

If the recipe is too salty or not salty enough, you can adjust the salt/chicken bouillon to suit your own tastes.

Seasoning can be made in advance and then applied to the cabbage just before serving.

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