• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile, finely chopped, with seeds
• 1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 bunch scallions, sliced (optional) or substitute finely sliced leek
• 1 apple, diced or julienned (optional)
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Preparation