This is how to prepare cabbage leaves to be used as a wrapping for rice with Thick Soybean Paste Stew or Soybean Paste Dipping Sauce.

Serves 2 to 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1 pound)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half through the core and use a sharp paring knife to cut out the core in each half.
2. Pour about 3 cups water into a large pot and set a steamer basket or rack over it.
3. Rinse the cabbage under cold running water and put it in the steamer, cut side down. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
4. Turn the heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Remove the cabbage halves from the steamer basket and let cool completely.
6. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.