Cabbage Seasoned with Garlic, Sesame Seeds, and Miso

1. 1

   Coarsely cut cabbage leaves into bite-sized bits, and boil for 1 to 2 minutes in a large pot with plenty of hot water.

2. 2

   Strain and let sit until it cools.

3. 3

   Do not rinse in cold water.

4. 4

   Using the pads of your index and middle fingers and thumb, crush the white sesame seeds into a bowl.

5. 5

   Crush the seeds about halfway.

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   Savor the delightful aroma!

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   Add the ingredients marked to the sesame seeds and mix.

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   When the cabbage cools down, squeeze the leaves with your hands and wring out the excess water.

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   Add to the bowl of mixed ingredients and blend well using saebashi (long bamboo cooking chopsticks) or other suitable utensils.

10. 10

    Arrange on a dish and serve.

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    It's tasty as is, but it's also very good chilled.

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    The serving volume varies greatly depending on the size of the cabbage leaves.

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    When adding the miso, it's best to be slightly on the modest-side, and then adjust the amount to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.