Friday, March 5, 2004

Napa Cabbage Sauté

This is a great vegetable dish low in fat and calories, but with lots of flavor. 


1 teaspoon grapeseed oil, (any oil can be substituted)
1/4 teaspoon fresh hot chili pepper, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
1 pound Napa cabbage, shredded
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 cup fresh chives, cut in 2-inch pieces
Sea salt, to taste
2 tablespoons mirin, (a sweet rice wine)

Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add chili pepper and ginger, and warm for 30 seconds. Add the cabbage, carrots and chives.

Season with sea salt and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add mirin, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates.

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