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Yamitsuki Cabbage
Yamitsuki Cabbage is a Japanese seasoned cabbage dish featuring chopped green cabbage flavored with kosher salt, umami seasonings like kelp powder, toasted white sesame seeds, fragrant toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic. The preparation includes grinding some sesame seeds for texture contrast and leaves the cabbage crisp yet flavorful.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
(or just 2 if someone gets addicted!)
Calories:
108 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- ½ head green cabbage (4 packed cups or 320 g)
For the Seasonings
- ½ tsp kosher salt or more, to taste, Diamond Crystal brand
- ½ tsp umami seasoning I used kobucha (powdered kelp tea), but you can also use shio koji, vegetable or chicken bouillon, shio kombu, ground katsuobushi (bonito flakes), dashi powder, or hondashi, any of your choice
- 2 Tbsp white sesame seeds plus more for an optional garnish, toasted
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1 large clove)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients. As the name suggests, this recipe makes 2–4 servings—or just 2 if someone gets addicted!
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To Prepare the Ingredients
- Using a mortar and pestle, grind 2 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds. I like to leave some seeds unground for texture.
- Cut the core from ½ head green cabbage with a knife. Then, slice or hand-tear the leaves into squares about 1–1½ inches.
- Tightly pack the chopped or torn cabbage pieces into a 1-cup measuring cup and measure 4 packed cups or 320 g. Rinse the cabbage and drain well. Tip: Do not leave water on the washed cabbage, or it will dilute the seasoning. I use a salad spinner to dry it.
- I place the pieces in a large stainless steel prep tray from JOC Goods that perfectly fits 4 cups (320 g) of chopped or torn cabbage. You could also use a plastic bag or large bowl.
Add the Seasonings
- Sprinkle ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt and ½ tsp any umami-boosting seasoning of your choice on the cabbage. Here, I use kobucha (powdered kelp tea) as the umami seasoning. Close the lid and shake well to distribute the seasonings.
- Crush 2 cloves garlic (I use a garlic press). Mix the crushed garlic with 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil in a small bowl. Then, add the ground sesame seeds, sesame oil, and crushed garlic to the cabbage.
- Close the lid and shake well until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
To Serve
- Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
To Store
- Transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and store for up to 2–3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
161mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (or just 2 if someone gets addicted!)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.