Spicy Oriental relish
Source of Recipe
Old Cookbook
List of Ingredients
1 head Chinese cabbage
3 T salt
3 lrg garlic cloves
5 Scallions
2 tsp red hot chili pepper
1 tsp fresh ginger root, gratedRecipe
Remove outer leaves of cabbage and reserve them. Thinly slice remaining cabbage, Less the core. Mix well with 2 T of the salt. Let set 20-30 minutes.
Peel and press the garlic. Cut the scallions to 1 inch lengths. Mince the chili peppers, place all 3 in a bowl and add the grated ginger root.
Rinse reserved cabbage leaves under running water. Drain well. Cut into 1/2 inch strips.
combine all including the 1 T salt and toss well to mix.
Place in a large mason jar and fill to the top with water. Cover loosely and store in a cool place, several days, stirring from time to time.
Cover tightly and chill. Serve hot or cold, or room temperature.
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