Quick and Spicy Chinese Cabbage Pickle
Brighten up your meals with this Quick and Spicy Chinese Cabbage Pickle—a bold, flavor-packed side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring crunchy Napa cabbage and vibrant julienned carrots, this easy pickle is infused with a zesty dressing made from garlic, red chili flakes, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The result is a tantalizing combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that pairs beautifully with everything from fried rice to grilled meats. Perfect for last-minute meals or as a make-ahead addition to your fridge, this quick pickle is a healthy, gluten-free option that adds a pop of color and flavor to any spread. Try it fresh for a crisp texture or let it sit for deeper, more complex flavors over time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Napa cabbage
- 1 medium-sized Carrot
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
Instructions
1. Cut the Napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
2. Peel and julienne the carrot, then add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt over the vegetables, tossing well to coat evenly. Let the vegetables sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
4. While the cabbage and carrot are sitting, mince the garlic and prepare the dressing by mixing red chili flakes, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
5. After 10 minutes, thoroughly rinse the cabbage and carrot under cold water to remove the excess salt. Drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.
6. Transfer the drained vegetables back into the bowl and pour the prepared dressing over them. Toss well to coat the vegetables evenly.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (adding more vinegar for tanginess, sugar for sweetness, or chili flakes for extra heat).
8. Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days to allow the flavors to deepen.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8315 mg | 362% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
