Stir-fried Hand-torn Cabbage with Fried Gluten

Stir-fried Hand-torn Cabbage with Fried Gluten

This hand-torn Chinese cabbage stir-fry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal. Tender Chinese cabbage is stir-fried with fragrant garlic, crispy pork fat, and fiery dried chili peppers for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The secret lies in the technique—infusing lard with Sichuan pepper for a subtle numbing spice, then removing it to let the garlic and chili peppers shine. A splash of white vinegar (or aged vinegar for deeper flavor) and light soy sauce adds tangy brightness, while a hint of sugar and optional oyster sauce rounds out the dish. The result? A refreshing yet savory side that’s crispy, spicy, and utterly addictive. Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors, this stir-fry proves that home-cooked meals can rival your favorite takeout. Perfect with steamed rice or as a vibrant standalone dish!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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Chinese cabbage
300g
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crispy pork fat
20g

The aromatics

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garlic
2 cloves
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Sichuan pepper
1 tsp
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dried chili peppers
2-3 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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lard
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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white vinegar
1 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Tear the Chinese cabbage into small pieces and chop the garlic into small fragments.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Put lard in the pot, stir-fry the Sichuan pepper over low heat, then remove the Sichuan pepper.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Switch to high heat, add the chopped garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the fried crispy pork fat and stir-fry for a moment.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add dried chili peppers and stir-fry for a moment, then add the Chinese cabbage, season with salt, light soy sauce, and white vinegar (or use aged vinegar for better flavor, but the color may not be as appealing), stir-fry evenly, add a little sugar and oyster sauce (optional), turn off the heat, and continue stir-frying for a moment using the residual heat until cooked.

5. Step 5

Step 5
A plate of refreshing and fragrant hand-torn Chinese cabbage is ready, and adding some ingredients can transform an ordinary home-cooked dish into a restaurant-style dish.

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