Japanese-Style Boiled Sauerkraut in the Microwave

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   Sizes of cabbages vary but use 1/4 head of cabbage shredded into 7-8mm thin strips.

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   Place into a heat-resistant container.

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   Add the bay leaf and ponzu-soy sauce.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes at 600W.

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   Remove and stir.

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   (The volume should have decreased by half.)

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   Cover with plastic wrap again.

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   Microwave for 2 minutes at 600W.

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   Add the olive oil while it's still hot and toss together.

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    (The volume should now be about 1/4 of the original volume.)

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    Use chopsticks to transfer the cabbage to a plate, leaving the sauce in the bottom of the bowl.

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    If you are going to chill it in the refrigerator before eating, let it sit in the ponzu sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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