Quick Weeknight Home Cooking Series: Cabbage and Vermicelli
Both the ingredients and cooking method are very homestyle, but a few key details make the difference in flavor. I'll try it today and see if it appeals to everyone.
Ingredients
vermicelli noodles
cabbage
shredded pork
eggs
Instructions
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Step 1
Ingredients: vermicelli noodles, cabbage (also called round cabbage or pointed cabbage), shredded pork, eggs
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Step 2
First, prep the ingredients. Toss the shredded pork with cooking wine, white pepper, salt, and cornstarch and let it marinate. Then heat a pan and stir-fry the pork briefly.
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Step 3
Once the pork has fully changed color, remove it from the pan and set aside.
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Step 4
Soak the vermicelli in warm water until soft, then drain and toss with dark soy sauce and sesame oil to add color and flavor.
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Step 5
Wash the cabbage and cut it into thin strips. Beat the eggs. Mince a little garlic. Stem one Thai chili and slice it into rings. Cut the scallions into segments.
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Step 6
Heat oil in a hot pan and pour in the beaten eggs.
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Step 7
Once the eggs have set, remove them from the pan and set aside.
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Step 8
Add a little more oil to the pan and stir-fry the minced garlic and chili rings.
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Step 9
Once fragrant, add the cabbage strips and stir-fry.
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Step 10
When the cabbage strips have softened, add the pork and stir-fry together.
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Step 11
Add the vermicelli and continue to stir-fry. At this point, season with salt, sugar, and a small amount of light soy sauce. Stir frequently so the cabbage releases its moisture and the vermicelli absorbs the liquid and flavors in the pan.
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Step 12
Finally, add the cooked eggs and scallion segments, toss everything together until evenly combined, and serve.
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Step 13
When eating this dish, try to pick up a bit of every ingredient together — the different flavors and textures combine into something especially satisfying with rice.
