Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Cabbage and carrots get a quick brine, then a dressing of sesame, vinegar, cayenne, and sugar for great kimchi flavor without the wait.

Ingredients

1 small head cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup rock salt
1 small carrot, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
2 Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.