# Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies (from Spice N' Pans)

Video: [How to Make Mildly Spicy Szechuan Cabbage Stir Fry in Minutes 四川手撕包菜 Chinese Vegetable Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ) by [Spice N' Pans](https://www.youtube.com/@spicenpans).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$0.98 per serving, ~$2.93 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.02* per serving (94%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp light soy sauce light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp black vinegar black vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chicken stock powder chicken stock powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar sugar
- 330g (11.6 oz) round cabbage round cabbage
- a suitable amount of oil cooking oil _(amount estimated)_
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped garlic
- 3 dried chillies, rehydrated and deseeded dried chili
- 1/4 tsp Sichuan red peppercorns Sichuan red peppercorns

## Steps

1. [1:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=67s) Combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, black vinegar, chicken stock powder, and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
2. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=92s) Heat a wok over medium or medium-high heat without oil.
3. [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=97s) Add roughly torn cabbage to the dry wok and spread in an even layer.
4. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=127s) Dry fry the cabbage for about three minutes, flipping and turning to remove excess moisture and lightly char it.
5. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=188s) Remove the charred cabbage from the wok and set aside.
6. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=192s) Heat the wok over medium heat and add cooking oil.
7. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=197s) Add chopped garlic, rehydrated dried chillies, and Sichuan red peppercorns to the oil.
8. [3:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=209s) Stir fry the aromatics until fragrant and the garlic begins to turn brown.
9. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=217s) Return the lightly charred cabbage to the wok with the aromatics and stir fry together.
10. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=254s) Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the wok.
11. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=257s) Stir and fry over medium heat until the cabbage is well coated and the stalks turn slightly translucent.
12. [4:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoDD-MpV9jQ&t=276s) Transfer the finished dish to a serving plate.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spatula
- wok
- pan

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated
- Total time not stated
- Exact quantity of cooking oil not stated

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