Sour Cabbage
A tangy, comforting stir-fry of fermented cabbage that comes together quickly. Perfect as a side dish or a topping for rice or noodles.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 4 cups fermented cabbage under cold water and squeeze out excess liquid. If it is very salty, soak in water for 10 minutes, then squeeze dry.
Step 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 2 dried red chili peppers and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until it is heated through and starting to brown at the edges.
Step 4
Add the 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, until the cabbage is glossy and the sugar has dissolved.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and stir in the 2 sliced scallions. Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning: add more soy sauce if you like it saltier, or a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Colander
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