Quick meal cabbage with ham and sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
• 6-8 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock or water
• 1 14-1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup thin strips of ham
• lemon juice
• toasted sesame seeds

Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in large skillet. Add ham; sauté 1 minute. Add cabbage. Stir in stock. Cover, and simmer hard until most of the stock is absorbed and cabbage is wilted and tender, 5-10 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with sesame seeds. Inspired by a recipe by Pam Anderson with Karen Tack in Cook s Illustrated January 1995). Makes 4 servings.