Spicy Cabbage Salad Recipe (Goi Bap Cai) Recipe

Name: Spicy Cabbage Salad Recipe (Goi Bap Cai)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 serrano chilies, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 12-3 tablespoons fish sauce; 5 -6 tablespoons japanese rice vinegar, unseasoned; 1 head green cabbage, shredded; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 13-½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 serrano chilies, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
2 12-3 tablespoons fish sauce
5 -6 tablespoons japanese rice vinegar, unseasoned
1 head green cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, peeled and finely shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
13-½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped

1
Using a mortar and pestle, mash the chile, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt together into a fragrant orange-red paste.
2
(Use a sweeping motion at first to crush the ingredients and then pound.)
3
This releases and combines the oils from the chile and garlic.
4
Scrape the paste into a bowl and add the remaining teaspoon of sugar and smaller quantities of fish sauce and rice vinegar, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt and to combine well.
5
Taste and add more fish sauce or rice vinegar to create a spicy, tart, savory, lightly garlicky dressing.
6
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, chopped herb of your choice and cashews.
7
Toss to combine and distribute the ingredients well.
8
(When making this salad in advance, leave the cashews out and add them right before tossing, lest they get chewy.
9
).
10
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix well.
11
The salad will wilt slightly.
12
Taste and adjust the flavors to your liking, balancing the sour, sweet, salty, and spicy.
13
Transfer to a serving plate, leaving any unabsorbed dressing behind, and serve.

1922

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 serrano chilies, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cabbage Salad Recipe (Goi Bap Cai) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Cabbage Salad Recipe (Goi Bap Cai)

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