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Sweet-Sour Cabbage | Chinese Style Salad Recipe

The perfect refreshing side dish. TIME: Preparation takes 20 minutes, microwave cooking takes 11-13 minutes. COOK'S TIP: Vary the amount of sugar and chili pepper according to your own taste.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Salads, Side Dishes, Starters, Vegetarian
Cuisine Asian, China
Servings 4
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head white cabbage, about 2 lbs
  • 1 small red chili pepper (use less if desired)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsps light soy sauce
  • Salt
  • 3 tbsps oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the cabbage into 1/2-inch slices, discarding the core. Cut the chili pepper into thin, short strips, discarding the seeds.
  • Mix all the ingredients together except the oil.
  • Pour the oil into a large bowl and heat for 2 minutes on HIGH.
  • Add the cabbage and the liquid and cover the bowl with pierced plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH for 9-11 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in the bowl, stirring frequently. When cold, refrigerate.
Keyword Diet Recipes, Microwave Recipe, Salad recipes