Stir Fried Spiced Cabbage La Pai Tsai Recipes

STIR-FRIED SPICED CABBAGE (LA-PAI-TS'AI)

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, trim the top leaves of the cabbage and wash them.
• Cut the cabbage into 1 by 2 inch pieces.
• In a small bowl, combine the sugar,vinegar,soy sauce,salt, and cayenne pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat for about 30 seconds.
• Pour in the oil, swirl it in the pan, and heat for about another 30 seconds.
• Turn the heat down to moderate, add the cabbage, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Make sure all the cabbage is coated with the oil.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the soy-vinegar mixture.
• Transfer the cabbage to a serving platter and let cool to lukewarm before serving.
• May be served chilled, if you prefer.

SUPER EASY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it begins to brown. Stir in the cabbage until it is coated in oil; cover the wok, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook and stir for another minute. Increase the heat to high, and stir in the Chinese cooking wine. Cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes more.

SPICY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise. Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted. Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Serve with rice or noodles.

STIR FRIED SPICY CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large hot pan or wok add oils to coat bottom.
• Add pepper flakes, sesame seeds, ginger and garlic stir to coat and mis together.
• Add cabbage cook 5 minutes over medium high heat stirring all the while.
• The cabbage will release water so no need to add liquids.
• Add bell pepper and scallions cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and stir in soy sauce cook for 4 more minutes or till your desired tenderness.
• Place on a serving platter sprinkle with hoisin sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.