Hot and Sour White Cabbage

This is an original recipe from North China using white cabbage, which in the United States, is referred to as bok choy. The recipe has an interesting flavor, and is for everyone who likes it hot! It's also quick and easy to make! To be authentic, serve the dish with unsalted Chinese or Japanese rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar, or amount to taste
• 3 dried red chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• ½ pound baby bok choy, trimmed and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together the sugar, brown rice vinegar, cornstarch, and cold water in a small bowl.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the chile peppers; cook and stir until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon. Add the bok choy to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until wilted and tender. Pour in the vinegar sauce and bring to a boil. Cook and stir briefly until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and season with salt.