Crispy Sesame Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cabbage
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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1 tsp pepper
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1 full head of cabbage, cut into four pieces
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2 tbsp water for steaming
→ Sesame Sauce
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2 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp sambal or chili oil (optional)
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp water
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1 stalk of green onion
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2 tbsp oyster sauce
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat up a cast iron pan with a lid, adding avocado oil, on medium-high.
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Place cabbage into the pan and cook till the edges brown nicely. Add butter, sprinkle salt and pepper over while cooking.
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Turn the heat to low after all sides are browned. Pour in water, put the lid on, and let it braise for around 5 minutes.
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Stir all the sesame sauce ingredients together inside a bowl.
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Test if the middle of the cabbage is soft by poking it. Cook for a few more minutes if needed. Once the water's gone and cabbage is soft, stir in the sauce till it's all combined.
# Notes:
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You can cook this in an air fryer at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
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Keep the center of the cabbage intact to avoid it falling apart.
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Skip sambal or chili oil if you prefer less heat.