Hand-Torn Thunder: The Ancient Art of Vegetable Violence | Byte The Chef

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (for aromatic extraction)
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns (the tingle architects)
• 3 clove garlic cloves, sliced paper-thin
• 3 slice fresh ginger, sliced into coins
• 6 dried chilies (heat level: negotiable)
• 250 g cabbage, brutally hand-torn
• 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce (for color and depth)
• 0.5 tsp light soy sauce (the salinity specialist)
• 0.25 tsp black rice vinegar (tang with sophistication)
• 1 pinch salt (crystal precision)
• 1 pinch sugar (balance restored)