Pickled Napa Cabbage, Carrots, And Snow Peas

Name: Pickled Napa Cabbage, Carrots, And Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 3 whole cloves; 5 medium carrots, cut into 3- by 1/8-inch matchsticks; 3/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and strings discarded; 1 1/4 lb Napa cabbage, leaves halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced seeded fresh mild red chile, such as red jalapeno

Servings: persons

1
Bring vinegar, sugar, ginger, salt, garlic, and cloves to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard cloves.
2
While pickling liquid steeps, blanch carrots in a 6- to 8-quart pot of
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30 seconds, then transfer with a large slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Lift out carrots with slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
4
Blanch snow peas in same pot of boiling water 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry in same manner. Cut each snow pea lengthwise into 4 strips.
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Blanch cabbage in same pot of boiling water 5 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry.
6
Just before serving, toss vegetables with pickling liquid and chile in a large bowl.

168

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned), 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Pickled Napa Cabbage, Carrots, And Snow Peas 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.

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