Cold Tossed Cabbage Stems
Delicious to the core! A traditional Taiwanese cold dish that stimulates the stomach with a crispy texture
Description
A cold dish of Waishengren origin tossing julienned cabbage/napa stems (or kohlrabi) with cilantro and peanuts in a sweet/sour sauce. Low carb and highly chewy.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Napa cabbage stems
- Carrots
- Cilantro
- Peanuts
- Black vinegar
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Julienne the thick stems of napa cabbage (or regular cabbage).
- Sprinkle with salt, rest
- mins, squeeze out moisture firmly.
- Add julienned carrots and Tofu Gansi.
- Drizzle a sauce of soy, black vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil; toss well.
- Scatter chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sesame oil aroma and fruity black vinegar acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Broccoli stems or Daikon
Pairing
Jasmine tea、Plain congee
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] An eco-friendly, healthy dish drawing out the ultimate potential of often-discarded 'veg stems'. Dehydrated stems are amazingly crunchy; combined with peanut richness, it's a strong diet ally offering satisfaction beyond a simple salad.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Drizzle a little chili oil to make it spicy, munching it as a drink snack (zero-carb diet side)!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Peanuts, Sesame