Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Cabbage Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 500g napa cabbage, quartered lengthwise
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp sugar
- • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 bird's eye chili, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Quarter the cabbage lengthwise and rinse the leaves.
2
Phase 2
Rub the salt over the cabbage and rest for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and 1/2 cup warm water until the sugar dissolves.
4
Phase 4
Press the cabbage into a jar with the garlic and chili, then pour over the brine.
5
Phase 5
Seal and leave at room temperature for 24 hours, then refrigerate.
6
Phase 6
Rinse, squeeze dry, and serve the tangy pickled cabbage as a side.