Farmhouse Hand-Torn Cabbage

Farmhouse Hand-Torn Cabbage

This irresistible Stir-Fried Cabbage with Five-Flower Pork is a savory, spicy delight that brings bold flavors to your table. Tender hand-torn cabbage and thinly sliced five-flower pork are stir-fried to perfection, creating a crispy yet juicy texture. The dish starts with fragrant pork crisped to golden perfection, then infused with the smoky heat of dried chili peppers. A quick toss with cabbage, seasoned with salt, chicken essence, old soy sauce, and aromatic Sichuan pepper oil, locks in rich umami flavors while keeping the cabbage crisp-tender. The secret? High-heat stir-frying ensures the cabbage stays vibrant and just soft enough without releasing excess water. Perfect as a side or main dish, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of spice, smokiness, and savory depth in every bite. Simple ingredients, explosive taste—ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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cabbage
300g
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five-flower pork
100g

The aromatics

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dried chili peppers
5 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1 tsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp
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old soy sauce
1 tbsp
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Sichuan pepper oil
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the whole cabbage into 4 portions using a small knife, and tear the cabbage into small pieces by hand. Slice the five-flower pork into thin pieces.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat the pot with oil, add the five-flower pork, and stir-fry over low heat until the pork is fragrant and the oil is released. When the surface of the pork turns golden brown, add dried chili peppers and stir-fry briefly.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Turn the heat to the lowest, add the cabbage, and season with salt, chicken essence, old soy sauce, and Sichuan pepper oil. Stir-fry over high heat until the cabbage is soft and changes color, then turn off the heat before it releases water.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Finished product

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