Chinese Style Cabbage Stir Fry
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Chinese Style Cabbage Stir Fry
Description
The recipe centers on fresh cabbage, which is carefully hand-torn to keep only tender green leaves, discarding the tough white parts to maintain texture. The stir-fry begins by frying dried chili peppers, sliced garlic, and minced ginger in vegetable oil to release their aromas. Then cabbage is added and cooked rapidly over high heat, seasoned with light soy sauce, black vinegar, and salt. This quick method, completed within about 30 seconds, retains the cabbage's crunch and freshness while infusing it with the pungent and slightly spicy notes from the aromatics and seasonings.
Due to its balanced acidity, spice, and texture, this stir-fry pairs well as a side dish for various meals where a crisp vegetable component is desired. It can also be adapted by including proteins like bacon or sausage for a heartier dish.
Draining the cabbage thoroughly before frying is critical to absorb the flavors and maintain the stir-fry’s distinctive crunch. The recipe has been updated in 2023 but relies on traditional preparation techniques for consistent results.
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage hand shredded and remove the tough parts, medium size
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 inch ginger minced, root
- 3 to 6 dried chili pepper depending how spicy you want it to be
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/2 tbsp. black vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt or as needed
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Instructions
- Hand tear the cabbage, and keep the tender green leaves only. Discard the hard white pate. Wash gently and drain completely. This is the key step to guarantee the success of the dish.
- Heat the wok first, and pour in the oil. Add dried chili pepper, to fry over a slow fire until an aromatic, place in garlic and ginger too.
- Add cabbage immediately. Quickly fry the cabbage, add salt, light soy sauce, and vinegar.
- This process should be finished within 30 seconds. You will have full of flavor, crunchy cabbage side dish.
Notes
- Drain the cabbage leaves completely after washing to ensure they absorb the seasoning and retain their crunch during cooking.
- Try adding protein such as bacon, pork belly, or sausage for a heartier variation of the stir fry.
- The recipe was originally published in 2014 and updated in 2023 to refine the technique and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1167mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 790mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 167.1mg | 186% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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