Stir-fried Hand-torn Cabbage with Fried Gluten
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Stir-fried Hand-torn Cabbage with Fried Gluten

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Stir-fried Hand-torn Cabbage with Fried Gluten

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Chinese cabbage 300g
  • crispy pork fat 20g
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • Sichuan pepper 1 tsp
  • dried chili peppers 2-3 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
  • lard 1 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • white vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp (optional)

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Tear the Chinese cabbage into small pieces and chop the garlic into small fragments.
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Step 2
Step 2
Put lard in the pot, stir-fry the Sichuan pepper over low heat, then remove the Sichuan pepper.
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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.
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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.
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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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