Spicy and Numbing Cabbage

Learn how to make Spicy and Numbing Cabbage, a quick Sichuan stir-fry with cabbage, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns for bold, aromatic flavor.
Spicy and Numbing Cabbage

Ingredients

300 g (about 10 oz) cabbage

Seasonings

Scallion segments, ginger pieces, garlic cloves, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns to taste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon MSG, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

Preparation

1. Clean scallion sections, ginger pieces, and garlic cloves, then finely chop them all into small pieces.

2. Cut the dried chili peppers into small sections; place the Sichuan peppercorns in a bowl, soak briefly in water, then drain.

3. Wash the cabbage, drain thoroughly, and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.

Steps

1. Place a wok over high heat, add vegetable oil and heat until hot, then add Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant.

2. Remove the Sichuan peppercorns, add dried chili peppers and stir-fry briefly, then add minced scallion, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

3. Add the cabbage pieces and stir-fry quickly over high heat until evenly combined.

4. Add salt, MSG, and soy sauce, then stir-fry until the flavors are well absorbed.

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