what is that Are you craving kimchi but don’t want to run to the store or wait a week for it to ferment? We got you. This quick kimchi-inspired slaw combines cabbage, apples, and carrots with a tangy, optionally spicy dressing.
It’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Korean (and Korean-inspired) dishes, including bibimbap and Korean-style cauliflower wings. Also, it’s ready 20 minutes only with 10 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!
The base of this Cabbage Apple Slaw is (you guessed it)…Cabbage! Given that it’s used in classic kimchi, we initially tested this slaw with napa cabbage but ended up preferring the firmer texture of green or purple cabbage here.
After cutting the cabbage thinly, we massage it well with salt Fine, crunchy texture And good digestion! Apples, carrots and green onions add color and ensure perfection Sweet + savory balance!
comes next Ginger Sesame Dressing! Fresh garlic and ginger add spice and flavor while rice vinegar, maple syrup and toasted sesame oil create the perfect dressing texture. Gochujang is optional but gives the slaw that classic kimchi flavor!
Put it all together, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a fresh, crunchy, bright, and versatile slaw. Bonus? It keeps well for a few days (if you have any leftovers…)!
We hope you love this slaw! This is:
fresh
crunchy
bright
Spicy (optional)
Fast and easy
& very tasty!
It’s a versatile side that’s spicy + savory, especially goes well with other Korean-inspired recipes, including our Easy Bibimbap with Gochujang Sauce and Spicy Korean-Style Cauliflower Wings. And stay tuned for another delicious pairing coming soon (see a sneak peek below 👀)!
More easy cabbage recipes
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serving 4 (~1 cup serving)
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SLAW
- 3 the cup Thinly sliced cabbage (purple or green*)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 the cup Grated carrots (1 large carrot yields ~ 1 cup or 110 grams grated)
- 1 the cup Grated apple or Asian pear (1/2 large apple or pear yield ~ 1 cup or 80 grams grated)
- 2 stalks Green onion, thinly sliced (1 stalk yields ~ 1/4 cup or 25 grams)
dressing
- 2 Medium cloves Garlic, pressed or grated
- 1 inch Sliced fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ½ table spoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil (If oil-free, omit)
- 1/2 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 2-4 teaspoon Gochujung or Gochugaru (optional // for a spicy kick like kimchi // make sure gluten-free if necessary)
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In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage and salt. Massage with clean hands for 2-3 minutes, until the cabbage softens a bit and starts to release some moisture (it’s okay if it doesn’t). Add grated carrot, grated apple or pear and green onion. Toss until evenly combined.
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In a small mixing bowl, combine crushed or grated garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup and gochujang or gochugaru (optional). Whisk to combine, then add to the slaw and toss to combine. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more rice vinegar for brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, gochujang (or gochugaru) for heat, or salt for overall balance.
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Serve immediately with your favorite Korean main, or something spicy/savory that could use a fresh and crunchy side dish. Keeps in the fridge for 1-2 days. Not freezer friendly.
*You could use more traditional Napa cabbage here, but we recommend adding 1-2 cups more because it shrinks more when massaged than green or red cabbage.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Worship: 1 the cup Calories: 54 Sugars: 10.4 g Protein: 1.2 g Fat: 1.3 g Saturated Fat: 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 0 g Monounsaturated fats: 0 g Trans fats: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 323 mg Potassium: 229 mg Fiber: 2.7 g Sugar: 6 g Vitamin A: 816 IU Vitamin C: 25 mg Calcium: 41 mg Iron: 0.4 mg