Hot and Sour Cabbage

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   ["Preparation: Separate, wash & dry cabbage leaves.", "Stack them up and cut them crosswise into 1"" wide pieces.", "Finely mince or grind Szechuan peppercorns.", "Crush rock sugar with cleaver handle; mix with soy sauce; reserve.", "Stir-frying: Heat wok to moderate; add oil.", "Wait 30 seconds.", "Stir-fry whole chilis until they just blacken; quickly add peppercorns.", "When they exude pungent odor, push up side of wok and raise heat to high.", "Add salt & cabbage all at once.", "Keep tossing cabbage until it is wilted & soft.", "This takes several minutes.", "There should be about 2 T of water in wok when cabbage is wilted.", "Add sugar & soy mixture.", "When sugar has melted, toss with cabbage, then sprinkle vinegar over all.", "Keep tossing on high heat for another 20 seconds.", "Add sesame oil; toss briefly; remove to serving dish.", "If serving this dish cold, wait until it has cooled, then cover & refrigerate."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.