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Napa Cabbage Wedge With Sesame Ranch

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Napa Cabbage Wedge With Sesame Ranch recipe
Photograph by Paola + Murray, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Sophia Pappas

This isn't your classic wedge in shape or substance, but hear us out: A thick round of Napa cabbage is an ideal vessel for the rich miso-tahini dressing that works its way into every layer. As for that tahini, find out why Soom is our favorite brand to use in this recipe—and everywhere else.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

6

oz. bacon slices

⅓

cup extra-virgin olive oil

3

Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar

2

Tbsp. white or yellow miso

1

Tbsp. tahini (such as Soom)

1

tsp. onion powder

1

tsp. soy sauce

½

tsp. toasted sesame oil

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

small head of Napa cabbage

Thinly sliced chives, mild red pepper flakes (such as Urfa biber or Aleppo-style; optional), and toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, purée olive oil, vinegar, miso, tahini, onion powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp. water in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Trim top and bottom from cabbage and slice center portion into 1½"-thick rounds. Spoon 1–2 Tbsp. dressing onto each plate and top each with a cabbage round. Season cabbage lightly with salt. Drizzle 1–2 Tbsp. dressing over each and work it into the layers with the spoon. Drizzle any remaining dressing over.

    Step 4

    Tear bacon into large pieces and scatter over cabbage. Top with chives, mild red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds as desired.