Hand-Torn Cabbage Stir-Fry

Amid the hustle and bustle of contemporary living, we all seek out delectable flavors while also yearning for a health-conscious diet. Hand-torn cabbage, as a straightforward and healthful dish, will please your taste buds and cater to your well-being.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Side-Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes
• Cuisine: Chinese Cuisine
• Cooking Method: Stir-Frying

Ingredients

• 1 small head of cabbage
• 2 tbsp (26g) vegetable oil
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 4 dried red chili peppers (broken into small pieces)
• 1/2 tsp (1g) green Sichuan peppercorns

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp (16g) light soy sauce
• 1 tsp (5g) Chinese black vinegar
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2g) chicken powder
• 1/2 tsp (2g) sugar

Instructions

1. Rinse the cabbage leaves and manually tear them into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed.
3. In a wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, dried red chili peppers, and green Sichuan peppercorns. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the torn cabbage leaves to the skillet and stir-fry for about 40 seconds.
4. Pour the sauce over the cabbage leaves in the wok. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 1 minute until the cabbage is tender yet still retains its texture.
5. Transfer the Hand-Torn Cabbage Stir-Fry to a serving dish. Serve immediately while still hot.