Sautéed Cabbage with Vinegar Sauce

Name: Sautéed Cabbage with Vinegar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ small head cabbage (about 1 ¼ pounds, or 565 g), cut into bite-size pieces; 1 ½ tablespoons peanut oil; ½ teaspoon whole Sichuan peppercorns; 2 or 3 dried Chinese chili peppers; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Pinch salt (optional); ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation info

Yield
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Chinese Homestyle

By Maggie Zhu

Published 2022

About

This is a quick and satisfying veggie dish for any occasion. The cabbage is tender and slightly sweet, while the vinegar and fresh aromatics lend pops of flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
½

Asia
China
Side dish
Vegan

Method

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of water with the vinegar, light and dark soy sauces, sugar, and cornstarch for the sauce. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
In a large skillet, heat the peanut oil and peppercorns over medium heat. Cook until the peppercorns turn dark but are not burned. Scoop them out and discard them.
Add the chili peppe