Weekly Buddhist Diet: Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage

Summary:

Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage is a classic home-style vegetarian dish featuring the natural sweetness of cabbage balanced by a refreshing tangy flavor. Quick stir-frying preserves the cabbage’s crisp texture while allowing it to absorb the savory and sour seasoning. The result is a light yet flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with rice.

Chinese cabbage is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and minerals. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, this dish offers both nutrition and delicious flavor for everyday vegetarian meals.

Ingredients:

· Chinese cabbage 500 g
· Red pepper 1 (sliced)
· Rice vinegar 2 tbsp
· Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
· Sugar 1 tsp
· Salt to taste
· White pepper a pinch
· Vegetable oil 1 tbsp

Instructions:

1. Prepare ingredients
Wash and cut cabbage into pieces. Slice the red pepper.

2. Make the sauce
Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper.

3. Heat the pan
Heat vegetable oil in a wok.

4. Stir-fry cabbage
Cook cabbage over high heat until slightly softened.

5. Add seasoning
Pour in the sauce and add red pepper slices.

6. Serve
Toss well and serve immediately.

Plant-Based Wellness Tip

Quick stir-frying helps preserve nutrients and keeps the cabbage crisp and refreshing.

Eat healthy, enjoy plant-based meals every week!