Spicy cabbage recipe

Details

• Cuisine: Burmese
• Recipe Type: Side
• Difficulty: Easy
• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Serves: 4

Step-by-step

1. Slice the cabbage as thinly as you can. Peel the ginger and garlic and slice both into the thinnest possible slivers. If using peanuts, chop finely.
2. Pour 100ml of hot water into a measuring jug, add the turmeric and stir until smooth, then add the lemon juice and fish sauce.
3. Heat the peanut oil in a wok over a medium heat, then add the sliced cabbage and stir for a minute or two, or until it just begins to soften.
4. Now add the slivers of ginger and garlic, and the chopped peanuts and continue stirring around for another minute or 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour in the turmeric liquid. Stir over the heat for another minute or so, and throw in the coriander leaves just before serving.
6. Tips: Add another squeeze of lemon juice if you feel it needs an extra lift once you have tasted it. A teaspoon of chilli powder and some sesame seeds also make good additions. It is a good dish to eat on its own with some rice or other vegetables, but would also be nice with some very simple grilled chicken.