Steamed Shredded Cabbage

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 md Head cabbage
1/4 c Peanut oil
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c White sesame seeds

Method:

Steamed vegetables are common to many cooking traditions.
You may discover in this recipe a dish that suits non-Chinese meals as well.
Toast sesame seeds in dry wok at low temperature.
Wash cabbage; slice into 1/2" shreds; pull head apart to make a loose mound.
Sprinkle with salt; allow to stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Place on round serving platter and steam in Chinese steamer for 5 minutes.
While cabbage is steaming, heat oil in small pan or in your ladle.
Hot oil keeps the vegetable hot, and adds a rich taste.
Remove cabbage from steamer.
Douse with hot oil; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Serve.