1 Head Chinese cabbage
– cut into 1/2-in. strips 3 tb Salt
6 Green onions; chopped
– (or less, if desired) 3 Garlic clove; minced
– (or less, if desired) 1/2 ts Crushed dried hot red chile
1 ts Chopped gingerroot
Soak cabbage in salted water to cover 5 to 10 hours. Drain. Combine cabbage with salt, green onions, garlic, chile and gingerroot. Mix well and spoon into large jar. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 days before using. Keeps well several weeks. Use as relish or salad. Makes about 1 quart