Yield: 6 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
½ medium | Head cabbage |
¼ cup | Peanut oil |
½ teaspoon | Salt |
¼ cup | White sesame seeds |
Steamed vegetables are common to many cooking traditions. You may discover in this recipe a dish that suits non-Chinese meals as well.
Toast sesame seeds in dry wok at low temperature.
Wash cabbage; slice into ½" shreds; pull head apart to make a loose mound. Sprinkle with salt; allow to stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Place on round serving platter and steam in Chinese steamer for 5 minutes.
While cabbage is steaming, heat oil in small pan or in your ladle.
Hot oil keeps the vegetable hot, and adds a rich taste.
Remove cabbage from steamer.Douse with hot oil; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve.