Lemon Pickled Cabbage
Cold Dishes

Lemon Pickled Cabbage

timer 10 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Lemon Pickled Cabbage

About This Recipe

This refreshing lemon pickled Chinese cabbage is a vibrant, tangy, and slightly spicy dish perfect for awakening your taste buds! Crisp Chinese cabbage is cut into diamond-shaped pieces, salted to remove excess water, then soaked in a zesty blend of red chili peppers, sugar, white vinegar, and fresh yellow lemon slices. The result? A bright, crunchy, and irresistibly appetizing side dish with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The 12-hour soak allows the cabbage to absorb all the delicious notes of the chili-infused lemon brine, making every bite burst with freshness. Ideal as a palate cleanser or a light accompaniment to rich meals, this easy-to-make pickled vegetable dish is a must-try for lovers of bold, tangy flavors. Ready to serve in just a few simple steps—no cooking required!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Chinese cabbage 400g
The aromatics
  • Red chili peppers 2-3 pieces (about 5g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • Sugar 2 tbsp
  • White vinegar 2 tbsp
  • Yellow lemon Juice of ½ lemon (about 30ml)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the Chinese cabbage into diamond-shaped pieces and sprinkle with salt to drain excess water.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the red chili peppers into small segments, add a small amount of water to the pot, bring to a boil, then add sugar, white vinegar, and salt to the chili pepper water, and mix well. Add slices of yellow lemon.
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Step 3
Step 3
Put the Chinese cabbage pieces into the mixed water from step 2 and soak for 12 hours.
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Step 4
Step 4
Drain excess water.
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Step 5
Step 5
Serve, and a refreshing and appetizing lemon pickled vegetable dish is ready!
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Step 6
Step 6
Finished product.

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