Pao Cai

Ingredients

• 3 cups (710 ml) water
• Salt
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2-inch piece of ginger, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1/4 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 lb (450 g) green cabbage
• 1/2 lb (225 g) very fresh white radish, peeled
• 1/2 lb (225 g) carrot, peeled
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) high-proof rice or sorghum wine (35% ABV or higher)
• Drizzle of sesame oil for garnish
• Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
• 2 qt (2 L) jar and a fermentation weight