Instructions: Steamed vegetables are common to many cooking traditions. You may discover in this recipe a dish that suits non-Chinese meals as well.

Toast sesame seeds in dry wok at low temperature.

Wash cabbage; slice into 1/2" shreds; pull head apart to make a loose mound. Sprinkle with salt; allow to stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Place on round serving platter and steam in Chinese steamer for 5 minutes.

While cabbage is steaming, heat oil in small pan or in your ladle. Hot oil keeps the vegetable hot, and adds a rich taste.

Remove cabbage from steamer.Douse with hot oil; sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve.

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