In a 2-cup glass measure, mix 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar and 2 teaspoons broken star anise.
Ingredients you will need
Seasoned Rice Vinegar
Star Anise
2
Heat in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until vinegar boils, about 3 minutes.
Ingredients you will need
Vinegar
Equipment you will use
Microwave
Oven
3
Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl with 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 cup diced (1/4 in.) English cucumber, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; discard star anise.
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English Cucumber
Minced Garlic
Red Cabbage
Star Anise
Salt
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Sieve
Bowl
4
Mix and let stand at least 10 minutes.
5
Serve warm or cool, or cover and chill up to 2 days.