•You can make a reduced-sodium fresh geotjeori kimchi seasoning with low-sodium soy sauce, pear juice, plum juice, and spiced vegetables.
Calories
53kcal
Carbs
9.9g
Protein
1.9g
Fat
0.7g
Sodium
382.6mg
Ingredients
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•Required Ingredients : Bok Choy(60g), Korean Pear(10g) •Seasoning Sauce : Plum Extract(5g), Chili Powder(5g), Low-sodium Soy Sauce(3g), Chopped Garlic(1g), Chopped Ginger(2g) •Seasoning : Salt(2g), Glutinous Rice Flour(10g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Chili PowderLook for 'gochugaru' (Korean chili flakes) at Korean or Asian markets. Crushed red pepper is sharper and hotter — use about half if substituting.
- Plum ExtractKorean green-plum syrup (maesil-cheong), from Korean markets or online. A little honey plus a splash of rice vinegar is the usual stand-in.
- Glutinous Rice FlourSold as 'sweet rice flour' or 'glutinous rice flour' at Asian markets and many baking aisles. Not the same as regular rice flour.
- Korean PearKorean pears are at Asian markets and many supermarkets in fall. For marinades, a Bosc pear with a little sugar works.
- Low-sodium Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsBok Choy
- Rich in vitamin C (19mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in calcium (87mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Korean Pear
- Contains natural sugars (8.3g) — provides quick energy for daily activities
- Contains dietary fiber (1.1g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Halve the bok choy and score the stem part.
🔍Sprinkle salt on the bok choy and pickle for 30-40 minutes.
🔍Peel the Korean pear and grate to make juice.
🔍Add water (30g) and glutinous rice flour to the pot and boil to make glutinous rice paste, and cool sufficiently.
🔍Add the cooled glutinous rice paste, Korean pear juice, and seasoning sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix evenly to make the seasoning sauce.
🔍Drain the salted bok choy and toss with the seasoning sauce to finish.