Szechuan Sweet Sour Cabbage Recipes

HOT AND SOUR CHINESE CABBAGE

Steps:

• Remove core from cabbage; shred.shred cabbage.
• Place cabbage in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with coarse salt; allow to sit until the cabbage weeps, about 45 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and let drain.
• In a small saucepan heat ginger, red pepper flakes, vinegars, sesame oil, salt, and sugar/Splenda to a boil.
• Heat oil in small skillet on medium-high heat on stove, add Szechuan peppercorns and chilies; stir until very fragrant.
• Add cabbage to skillet and cook for a few minutes; pour dressing in and cook until the liquid reduces somewhat.
• Stir in toasted sesame oil and then chill until needed.

SZECHUAN SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE

Steps:

• Split cabbage in two.
• Remove core and shred cabbage.
• Place shredded cabbage on large plate and toss with salt cover with paper towels.
• Place a heavy, flat weight over towels and let stand for 2 hours.
• Squeeze liquid from cabbage. Stir-fry ginger in hot oil.
• Turn off heat.
• Add vinegar and sugar.
• Turn heat to low and stir until sugar dissolves.
• Add scallions and cilantro. Stir 30 seconds.
• Turn off oil and add chili oil and sesame oil.
• Pour sauce over the cabbage and toss well.
• Serve at room temperature. Will last 3 days refrigerated.