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Spicy cabbage is a common side dish that originated from the Korean ethnic group. You often see Koreans making spicy cabbage in Korean TV dramas, and you might feel the urge to make it yourself. However, you may lack the method. Here are the instructions for making Korean spicy cabbage.Method One for Fermenting Korean Spicy CabbageIngredients PreparationOne cabbage, leeks, glutinous rice flour, red pepper powder, fish sauce (a small spoon), garlic, ginger, salt (as needed).Steps1. Wash the cabbage and break it into smaller pieces, then sprinkle with salt and let it sit for about 12 hours. 2. Rinse off the salt on the cabbage and drain the water. 3. Mix glutinous rice flour with water and bring to a boil, then cool and set aside. 4. Soak the red pepper powder in boiling water and let it cool, then chop the ginger and garlic and mix them together. 5. Mix the red pepper powder, ginger, garlic, salt, and fish sauce into the glutinous rice paste and stir well. 6. Place the cabbage in the mixture, stir well, and let it ferment for about 3 days.TipsGlutinous rice flour helps the marinade stick better to the cabbage, enhancing its flavor.Method Two for…

River crabs, also known as freshwater crabs or hairy crabs, mainly live in the muddy banks of rivers, lakes, and marshes. They are mostly active at night and are a common food in daily life with rich nutritional value. It is important to know how to cook river crabs deliciously while preserving their nutrients.How to Cook River Crabs Deliciously: Spicy River CrabsIngredients Needed4 river crabs, 10 dried chili peppers, 50g ginger, 50g garlic, 5g Sichuan pepper, 1 tablespoon seafood sauce, 1 tablespoon garlic chili paste, 10g chicken bouillon, 150ml Shaoxing wine, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 100ml Erguotou liquor.Cooking Steps1. Place fresh river crabs in a container, add Erguotou liquor, cover the pot, and marinate for 20-50 minutes.2. Once the river crabs are no longer aggressive, clean them with a brush, then cut them in half with a kitchen knife.3. Coat the cut surfaces of the crabs with cornstarch and set aside.4. Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a pan until it reaches 50% heat, then place the crabs cut-side down in the oil.5. Fry on low heat for 3 minutes, flipping once halfway through, then remove when cooked.6. In a cool pan with cool oil, add Sichuan pepper and…

Oysters, also known as sea oysters or shell oysters, have very tender and succulent flesh and are rich in nutrients. They are famously referred to as "sea milk" due to their high protein content. There are many ways to prepare oysters in daily life, so why not give them a try.Steamed OystersIngredients:A suitable amount of oysters, oil, steamed fish sauce, minced garlic, cooking wine, chopped green onion, garlic chili sauce.Instructions:1. Clean the oysters thoroughly, including the shells, and set aside.2. In a wok, heat an appropriate amount of oil and fry the chopped green onion and minced garlic until fragrant.3. Add a little steamed fish sauce and some cooking wine, stir-fry evenly, and remove from heat.4. Place the cleaned oysters on a plate for steaming and steam over high heat for 5 minutes.5. After removing from the steamer, top with the prepared garlic mixture and garlic chili sauce.Oyster StewThis dish involves stewing oysters with pork and sauerkraut, giving it a somewhat Northeastern Chinese style.Ingredients:1000 grams of sauerkraut, 500 grams of oyster meat, 800 grams of pork, a small amount of star anise, a suitable amount of Sichuan pepper powder, a little olive oil, an appropriate amount of bone broth, a…