Salted Cabbage and Szechwan Peppercorns

Added for ZWT 6.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1  tablespoon szechwan pepper, left whole
• 1  tablespoon mirin, sherry or 1  tablespoon sake
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 6  cups  cored and shredded green cabbage

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients, except for the cabbage, in a large glass or plastic container. Toss in the cabbage and mix well.
2. Find a pot cover that is just smaller than the top of the container, then place it on top of the cabbage mixture.
3. Weigh the lid down with something about 5 lbs.
4. Let the mixture sit for about an hour. Remove the weight, then toss again. Let it sit for another hour.
5. Eat or refrigerate for a few days.