QUICKLY PICKLED CHINESE CABBAGE AND CAROT

QUICKLY PICKLED
CHINESE CABBAGE
 AND CARROT

 

 

 

 

Chinese cabbage also called Napa cabbage  has delicate , mild, and sweet flavor. It can be eaten  raw, stir-fried, baked or pickled.

Julienne or matchstick  is a type of  cut that makes the food items into long thin strips. To make Julienne cut you need a sharp knife. Also  there are many  good vegetable slicers for to make the job easier.

This salad goes very well with roasted meat or chicken. Also it can be eaten as a salad or side dish. Must be kept it in the refrigerator.

 

  

INGREDIENTS

 

1 Chinese cabbage, chopped thinly

2 medium carrots,  Julienne cut

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 1/2  tsp salt 

1/2 tsp sugar

1 tsp chili flakes

1/2 cup white vinegar

1/2 cup water

 

 Trim the skin of carrots and make Julienne cut, place into a pan. Chop cabbage into thin strips  1inch-2,5cm  , add to the pan , pour water over, cover and bring to boil and simmer 5 minutes or until carrots are tender. If there is any liquid left, drain.

 While still warm add vinegar, garlic, sugar , salt and chili. Stir, cover and leave until cool. Keep in refrigerator several hours or over night and then serve.