Hot And Sour Chinese Cabbage Recipe

Name: Hot And Sour Chinese Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head chinese napa cabbage; 2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda granular; salt (to taste); 5 dried red chilies; 3/4 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, ground and sifted; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 head chinese napa cabbage
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda granular
salt (to taste)
5 dried red chilies
3/4 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, ground and sifted
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Remove core from cabbage; shred.shred cabbage.
2
Place cabbage in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with coarse salt; allow to sit until the cabbage weeps, about 45 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and let drain.
3
In a small saucepan heat ginger, red pepper flakes, vinegars, sesame oil, salt, and sugar/Splenda to a boil.
4
Heat oil in small skillet on medium-high heat on stove, add Szechuan peppercorns and chilies; stir until very fragrant.
5
Add cabbage to skillet and cook for a few minutes; pour dressing in and cook until the liquid reduces somewhat.
6
Stir in toasted sesame oil and then chill until needed.

232

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head chinese napa cabbage, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Hot And Sour Chinese Cabbage falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot And Sour Chinese Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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