Published Oct 26, 2021 Updated Aug 20, 2024
Spicy Sichuan Cabbage Recipe
Many people love cabbage recipes. Today, I am sharing a special Chinese cabbage recipe with you: Spicy Sichuan Cabbage. This is one of the most popular Sichuan recipes, other than Szechuan beef, Sichuan cold noodles and bang bang chicken. Which cabbage should you use for this spicy cabbage recipe? Cabbage is a common vegetable in China but there are many different types available in the market. The round, white or green cabbage is what we use for spicy Sichuan cabbage stir fry recipe. The Chinese name is 包心菜 bao xin cai or 高丽菜 gao li cai. It tastes refreshing and crisp after a quick stir-fry. Sichuan dishes are famous for their intense flavors: spicy, sour, numbing and savory. It’s easy to make this cabbage recipe; a quick stir-fry with minced garlic, a few chili peppers, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar makes the best and authentic cabbage dish for your dinner.
Ingredients
Cabbage Garlic Fresh chili peppers Dried chili peppers Salt Sugar Soy sauce Vinegar Oyster sauce Oil for cooking
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How To Cook Chinese Sichuan Cabbage
First, pull off the cabbage leaves and tear them into small pieces. Rinse the leaves under running water and drain the excess water with a colander. Heat the wok or frying pan with oil, stir-fry the minced garlic with chili peppers until aromatic. Add the cabbage and quickly stir-fry it with the remaining ingredients for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, and serve it immediately.
Cooking Tips
To make spicy Sichuan cabbage, you must heat the oil in a pan or wok before stir-frying the vegetable. The higher the pan’s temperature, the faster you will cook the dish so the cabbage remains crisp. Stir fry the minced garlic and chili pepper until golden brown before adding the cabbage to make the dish more aromatic.
What To Serve With Spicy Sichuan Cabbage
Serve this dish with steamed rice or Chinese noodles. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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