Stir-fried Cabbage
The most classic Hunan dish is stir-fried cabbage. This seemingly simple dish is the essence of Hunan cuisine. Wash the cabbage and cut it into pieces. Heat a pan with cool oil, add minced garlic and ginger and stir-fry, then add the cabbage into the pan and stir-fry. Stir-fry over high heat with a spatula until the cabbage breaks down and becomes watery, but still maintains a crisp texture. Season with salt and chicken seasoning, and add a few drops of sesame oil before serving.
Spicy and Sour Cabbage
If you're a fan of spicy and sour flavors, you won't be disappointed with this spicy and sour cabbage. Chopped cabbage is sautéed with chili peppers, minced garlic and ginger, and seasoned with vinegar and sugar. As the vinegar is added, the cabbage gradually softens and the hot and sour flavors intertwine in the pan. A handful of cilantro before starting the pan instantly gives the dish color and flavor.
Chopped Pepper Cabbage
For those who are addicted to spicy food, chopped pepper cabbage is a delicacy on earth. Shredded cabbage is stir-fried with chopped peppers and scallions, and seasoned with soy sauce and chicken essence. The spicy flavor of the chopped peppers penetrates into the shredded cabbage, making each bite spicy and addictive. This dish is not only good for dinner, but can also be used to mix noodles, doubling the flavor.
Bacon and Cabbage Soup
In winter, a bowl of steaming bacon and cabbage soup is definitely a stomach warmer. Bacon sliced, cabbage cut into pieces, the pan in the oil burst incense ginger and garlic, and then put the bacon stir fry. After the bacon is oiled, add the cabbage and water, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer. Stew until the cabbage is soft, and the salty flavor of the bacon and the sweetness of the cabbage blend perfectly in the soup, making it a satisfying drink.
Dry Pot Cabbage
People who like heavy flavors can't miss the Dry Pot Cabbage. Cabbage is cut into pieces and stir-fried with chili peppers, peppercorns and bean paste. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste and stir fry until the cabbage is soft and flavorful. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving, this dry pot cabbage is spicy and flavorful.
In addition to the above, there are many other creative cabbage dishes in Hunan cuisine, such as cabbage fried sausage, cabbage fried vermicelli, cabbage stewed pork ribs and so on. The versatile properties of cabbage make it amazing in the hands of Hunan cuisine chefs, and every bite is amazing.