Ingredients

  • 2 lbs napa cabbage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, shredded
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 medium scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Method

  • 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.