Napa Cabbage Pear Black Sesame Salad

Name: Napa Cabbage Pear Black Sesame Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: napa cabbage 180 g; Korean pear 160 g; carrot 50 g; black sesame seeds 1 tbsp; plain yogurt 3 tbsp; rice vinegar 1 tbsp; honey 1 tsp; salt 0.25 tsp

Quick answer

Total time: 15 min
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8

About this dish

Napa cabbage cut into fine shreds and crisped in cold water tastes clean and refreshing, and Korean pear cut to the same width adds a clear sweetness.

The pear is sliced only at serving time to avoid browning, and the soaked cabbage is drained well so it does not blur the dressing. The dressing is plain yogurt with rice vinegar and honey, creamy but light enough not to hide the produce. Toasted black sesame goes on at the very last moment so the seeds stay dry and pop with nutty flavor when bitten. With only a pinch of salt, it makes a good palate cleanser after a rich main dish.

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Instructions

6 steps

1

Shred 180 g napa cabbage finely, avoiding overly thick core pieces so the texture stays even.

Soak it in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain very well until no water pools underneath.
2

Julienne 50 g carrot to about the same width as the cabbage so it mixes evenly instead of clumping.

Cut 160 g Korean pear just before tossing to limit browning and keep the pieces juicy.
3

Warm a dry pan over low heat, add 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, and toast for about 1 minute.

As soon as they smell nutty, transfer them out.
4

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Stir until smooth, with no yogurt lumps, and taste for a light tangy balance.
5

Add the drained cabbage and carrot to the dressing first, lifting and turning gently with chopsticks or tongs so the dressing coats without crushing. Fold in the pear last to keep it intact and fresh.
6

Let the salad stand for just 2 minutes so the light dressing settles without drawing out too much liquid.

Plate it, scatter the cooled black sesame seeds right before serving, and serve immediately.