Qianlong cabbage salad

Remove the tough ribs and tear the tender inner cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces. Rinse thoroughly and drain very well.

Stir 45 ml vinegar gradually into 30 g sesame paste until smooth and pourable. Mix in 5 g sugar, then 1 g salt, then 5 ml sesame oil.

Toss the drained leaves with the dressing. Sprinkle with the optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately, or leave for 5 minutes to absorb the dressing. Refrigerate if not serving promptly.