Ingredients

  • 400 g (14.1oz) Green cabbage leaves
  • 1 2.5 cm Piece of fresh ginger
  • 3 Large cloves of garlic
  • 75 g (2.6oz) Roasted unsalted peanuts - optional
  • 1 tsp (level) Tumeric
  • 0.5 Lemon - juiced
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp Peanut oil
  • 1 Large handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped

Method

  • Slice the cabbage as thinly as you can.
  • Peel the ginger and garlic and slice both into the thinnest possible slivers.
  • If using peanuts, chop finely.
  • Pour 100ml of hot water into a measuring jug, add the turmeric and stir until smooth, then add the lemon juice and fish sauce.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok over a medium heat, then add the sliced cabbage and stir for a minute or two, or until it just begins to soften.
  • Now add the slivers of ginger and garlic, and the chopped peanuts and continue stirring around for another minute or 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the turmeric liquid.
  • Stir over the heat for another minute or so, and throw in the coriander leaves just before serving.
  • Tips: Add another squeeze of lemon juice if you feel it needs an extra lift once you have tasted it.
  • A teaspoon of chilli powder and some sesame seeds also make good additions.
  • It is a good dish to eat on its own with some rice or other vegetables, but would also be nice with some very simple grilled chicken.