Name: Spicy Cold Celery Cabbage (辣白菜)
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 as a single appetizer or accompaniment to meat; more with an assortment.
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 dried red chili peppers; 5 cups cold water; 2 pounds celery cabbage; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons salt; 1 cup boiling water

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8
as a single appetizer .

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Key to Chinese Cooking

By Irene Kuo

Published 1977

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This is a very popular Chinese condiment. The spectacular smooth, crisp texture is attained by soaking in salted water. Don’t make it, however, unless the celery cabbage is in season and is tender. It is a cool, biting dish, absolutely delicious.