Hello Chow Members, in your box this week is a gorgeous, enormous Chinese Cabbage, courtesy of Crooked Sky Farms. Here is a quick, delicious recipe to make the most of these yummy leaves. Enjoy!! Spicy Chinese Cabbage INGREDIENTS 1 pound Chinese Cabbage (also called Napa Cabbage or Sui Choy) 1 large garlic clove 2 green onion (spring onions) 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, for stir-frying 2 - 3 teaspoons chile paste, according to taste 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine, dry sherry, or white wine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce, optional 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 4 teaspoons water PREPARATION 1. Rinse the cabbage and pat dry. Remove the leaves and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Finely chop the garlic. Rinse the green onion and cut into 1-inch lengths. 2. Heat the wok and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the chile paste. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the garlic. Stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant, and then add the cabbage. 3. Stir-fry the cabbage for 1 minute, splashing with the rice wine or dry sherry and stirring in the salt. 4. Add the water. Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer the cabbage for 3 minutes. 5. Turn the heat back to medium-high. Stir in the sugar and green onion. Stir in the soy sauce if desired. 6. Push the cabbage to the sides of the wok. Give the cornstarch and water mixture a quick stir and add it in the middle, stirring quickly to thicken. Cook briefly to mix everything together. Serve hot.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:16:51 +0000
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