Pickled Napa Cabbage with Umeboshi Plums

Ingredients for Pickled Napa Cabbage with Umeboshi Plums

• 1 (3-pound) head Napa cabbage, halved lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into1-inch-wide strips

• 40g kosher salt

• 6 umeboshi plums, pitted and minced

• 60ml mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

• 60ml rice vinegar (not seasoned)

How to make Pickled Napa Cabbage with Umeboshi Plums

Transfer cabbage to a large bowl and separate leaves, then toss with kosher salt. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Stir together umeboshi plums, mirin, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

Rinse cabbage with cold water in a colander and drain.

Firmly squeeze 1 handful cabbage several times to remove excess water and transfer to cleaned bowl. Repeat with remaining cabbage. Stir in umeboshi mixture, then chill, covered, stirring once or twice, at least 1 hour.

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