What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Vegetables
Napa cabbage
배추
Common aliases
napa cabbage · chinese cabbage
What is Napa cabbage?
Napa cabbage appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh napa cabbage with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Bok choy or green cabbage can work in some cooked dishes, but texture and water content differ.
Recipes using Napa cabbage
Side Dishes
Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad(배추겉절이)
Fresh baby napa cabbage and scallions tossed in a spicy dressing of potato, chili powder, plum syrup, fish sauce, salted shrimp, radish, onion, ginger, and garlic.
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Soups & Stews
Kabocha Squash and Napa Cabbage Doenjang Soup(단호박배추된장국)
A light soybean paste soup with mashed kabocha squash, napa cabbage, king oyster mushroom, and red chili in a simple green onion and onion broth.
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Soups & Stews
Mussel and Napa Cabbage Soup(홍합 배춧국)
A clean, savory soup of mussels, napa cabbage, and radish finished with garlic, green onion, and red chili.
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Side Dishes
Nabak Kimchi(나박김치)
A refreshing water kimchi with napa cabbage, radish, carrot, herbs, fresh ginseng, and a lightly spiced chili broth.
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Soups & Stews
Napa Cabbage and Taro Soup(배추토란국)
A hearty soybean paste soup with taro, beef brisket, Napa cabbage, and green onion, lightly spiced with red pepper flakes.
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Soups & Stews
Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Soup(배추된장국)
A light soybean paste soup with napa cabbage, tofu, onion, green onion, and chili simmered in anchovy broth and rice-rinsing water.
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Side Dishes
Seasoned Young Napa Cabbage(얼갈이 무침)
Blanched young napa cabbage tossed with red chili and a creamy low-sodium tofu and soybean paste dressing.
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Soups & Stews
Shrimp and Young Napa Cabbage Doenjang Soup(새우단배추된장국)
A savory doenjang soup with young napa cabbage, dried shrimp, tofu, vegetables, and a flavorful radish, anchovy, and kelp broth.
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