Hand-Torn Cabbage
A classic, beloved Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying hand-torn cabbage with garlic, dried chilies, and savory seasonings for a crisp, flavorful side perfect for everyday meals.
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A humble yet iconic staple of Chinese home cooking, hand-torn cabbage has graced family dinner tables for generations, cherished for its incredible simplicity, bright crisp-tender texture, and deeply savory, comforting flavor. Unlike cabbage cut with a knife, the irregular hand-torn pieces soak up seasonings far more evenly, and the dish comes together in mere minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy weeknights and casual family meals alike.
Ingredients
cabbage
1 piece (approx 300g)
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
whole Sichuan peppercorns
to taste
garlic
2 cloves
salt
0.5 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Step 1
Tear the cabbage into small pieces by hand, slice the garlic.
2
Step 2
Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pan, add Sichuan peppercorns and sliced garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
3
Step 3
Pour in the torn cabbage pieces.
4
Step 4
Stir-fry for a short while, add about 2 tablespoons of water, then continue stir-frying.
5
Step 5
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and salt, stir-fry until evenly combined, and the dish is ready.
6
Step 6
This is a quick and easy dish; if you like spicy food, you can add some chili peppers to taste, and it pairs very well with rice.
