Stir-Fried Hand-Torn Cabbage with Sichuan Peppercorns
This nutritious cabbage comes together with surprising ease. The classic stir-fried hand-torn cabbage needs little more than a handful of chili peppers—no elaborate seasonings required. Crisp, spicy, and deeply savory, it's the kind of side that guarantees an extra bowl of rice.
Ingredients
cabbage
1 head
garlic
3 cloves
red chili peppers
2
Sichuan peppercorns
a few
salt
to taste
sugar
a pinch
oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Peel off the outer old leaves of the cabbage, separate and wash the inner leaves, then tear them into small pieces by hand, discarding the hard core.
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Step 3
Pour oil into the pan, add sliced garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. Fry the Sichuan peppercorns over low heat to bring out their flavor without burning them.
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Step 4
After the aromas are released, add the torn cabbage pieces.
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Step 5
Stir-fry quickly and evenly until the cabbage leaves are coated with oil. Add salt to taste, then cook until the cabbage is soft and tender. Season with a pinch of sugar, then turn off the heat.
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Step 6
Affordable and easy to make, this spicy and refreshing stir-fried cabbage will make you want to eat another bowl of rice.
