Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 kg mustard greens
  • Boiled water as needed
  • 2.5 tablespoons salt
  • 1 large airtight glass jar
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn seeds ( , optional)

Instruction

  • Separate the mustard green or cut into large chunks and rinse in running water. Discard any dirt leaves.
  • Lay the washed mustard greens in a clean gridiron or anything similar to dry the water. Turn over several times and make sure that there is no water on the surface. I would suggest air-drying for around 12 hours until the leaves begins to wither.
  • Prepare the glass gar: wash the gar with boiling water and then set aside to drain.
  • Transfer the withered mustard green in a large bowl. Rub the leaves with salt until they are totally withered and begin to loose water. Transfer the mustard green leaves in the glass jar.
  • Place 1 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorn seeds and remaining salt in the jar. Pour water to soak all the leaves. Use a weigh to make sure the mustard greens are soaked in water.
  • Cover the jar completely, move to shade place and wait for 7 to 15 days until the water becomes bright yellowish green (the time is based on room temperature, the warmer, the shorter).
  • Taste it to see whether it is ready. The well- picked mustard green should be salty and slightly sour.