Bomdong

Bomdong
Species Brassica rapa
Cultivar group Pekinensis group
Cultivar Bomdong
Korean name
Hangul 봄동
Revised Romanization bomdong
McCune–Reischauer pomdong
IPA [pom.doŋ]

Bomdong (봄동) is a hardy early spring cabbage with tougher, sweeter leaves.[1][2] The leaves of bomdong, unlike those of regular napa cabbages, fall to the sides, giving the plant a flat shape.

Culinary use

In Korea, bomdong is made into geotjeori (fresh kimchi).

References

  1. "봄동". Standard Korean Dictionary. National Institute of Korean Language. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  2. Ye, Jong-suk (30 May 2014). "Bom Namul, Fragrant Vegetables for Early Spring Table". Koreana. 28. Korea Foundation. p. 78. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
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