Stir Fried Hand Torn Cabbage
This cabbage stir fry is a favourite that originated from Hunan. Every other Chinese region will have its own version. After all stir fry cabbage is such a simple vegetable side dish that every family can master.
Servings 4 people
Calories 315kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g or about 1/2 head white cabbage torn into small pieces
- 1 tbsp cooking oil or pork lard
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and sliced
- 2 long finger chillies cut into 3 pieces (Use dried chillies if you have them instead)
- 3 red bird’s eye chillies sliced (optional for the extra heat)
- 1 tsp Chinese Sichuan salt or 1 tsp of crushed Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tsp light soy sauce adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp chicken powder or MSG
Instructions
- Tear the leaves off the cabbage and tear into smaller pieces, place aside
- Chop garlic and chiilies
- In a hot wok or a large saute pan, add a bit of cooking oil or lard, stir fry the garlic and chillies for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the hand torn cabbage and stir fry vigorously until it looks a bit wilted and opague.
- Add seasonings and sprinkle on the Chinese Salt. This adds a touch of spice and the fragrance of sichuan peppercorns to the dish.
- Taste to adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice and other dishes as a multi dish Chinese meal.
Notes
No Chinese meal is complete without a plate of stir fried greens or vegetable. Stir fry cabbage is an easy and delicious addition to any family meal's menu.