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Sichuan Paocai

The living jar on every Sichuan counter — crunchy fermented radish, cabbage, and chilies that seasons everything else.

Fragrant20 min + 5 daysMakes 1 quart

The method

5 steps · 20 min + 5 days

  1. 01

    Boil water with salt and sugar; cool completely.

  2. 02

    Add peppercorn, garlic, ginger, baijiu to a clean glass jar.

  3. 03

    Pack in vegetables; cover with brine.

  4. 04

    Seal with a water lock lid; ferment at room temperature 3–5 days.

  5. 05

    Move to fridge; use as a bright acidic side.

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