Bomdong Doenjangguk

About the dish

Open-field cabbage that holds winter's sweetness. Bomdong is cabbage grown in the open over winter; loose-headed but deeply sweet with tender leaves. Simmered with doenjang it is sweet and savory, adding spring's spirit to the early-spring table.

Key ingredient

Spring cabbage (bomdong) — a spring cabbage that has sweetened over winter, rich in vitamin C; fiber supports gut health and supports healthy digestion; beta-carotene supports immune health. In season early spring; mainly from Haenam and South Jeolla.

Ingredients

Main: spring cabbage, doenjang, tofu, scallion, anchovy-kelp stock · Seasoning: minced garlic

Simple recipe

1. Separate and wash the cabbage leaves.
2. Dissolve doenjang in rice water and boil.
3. Add the cabbage and tofu and simmer.
4. Season with minced garlic and scallion.
5. Serve when the cabbage is tender.

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