Chinese 4-Ingredient Fried Cabbage

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 2 dried chili peppers
• 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or tamari for gluten free

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Heat wok over medium high heat. When the wok is hot, add vegetable oil and peppercorns. Stir until the peppercorns become fragrant and turn dark brown. Turn the heat right down and scoop the peppercorns out with a spatula (or a ladle)and put aside for later. (*footnote 1).
Turn the heat back to medium high and add the chili peppers and cabbage. Immediately stir with spatula for 30 seconds. You should hear a vibrant sizzle. Add the salt. Keep stirring until the the edges are lightly charred. Turn off the heat, drizzle soy sauce over the cabbage and stir a few times to mix everything well.
Serve warm.

Instructions