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Cabbage with gochujang, soy sauce, and honey.

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Cabbage

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This easy cabbage recipe turns a humble ingredient into something sweet, spicy, caramelized, and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1-2 portions 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ small cabbage
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¾ dl (⅓ cup) water
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt, to taste

To serve

  • Rice
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. If using a larger cabbage, cut it into wedges. If using a smaller pointed cabbage, simply cut it in half. Season the cut side with salt.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Place the cabbage cut side down and sear until deeply browned.
  3. Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan and let it melt around the cabbage.
  4. Pour in the water, cover with a lid, and transfer to the oven. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature to 150°C (300°F) and continue baking for 35 minutes.
  5. While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the rice.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, gochujang, honey, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and place it back on the stove over low to medium heat. Add the gochujang mixture and let it come to a gentle simmer. Baste the cabbage with the sauce for a few minutes until glossy and coated.
  8. Serve the cabbage with rice and finish with sesame seeds.
  • Author: IvanEats
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes