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Easy Cabbage Stir Fry
5 from 42 votes

Easy Cabbage Stir Fry

This Easy Cabbage Stir Fry features thinly sliced green cabbage tossed in a tangy, mildly spicy sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Fresh garlic and ginger are quickly stir-fried to lend fragrant notes, while sesame oil and seeds add a nutty finish. The dish offers tender, slightly crunchy cabbage with balanced sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative, light
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
  • 1 medium green cabbage 1 ¼ pounds whole, 1 pound after trimming
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root minced, fresh
Garnish:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cut the cabbage into ¼-inch-thick slices.
  3. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or a wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the cabbage slices. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. If the bottom of the skillet becomes too dry, add a splash of water.
  5. Add the sauce and continue to stir-fry, mixing the sauce into the cabbage, for 2 more minutes.
  6. Transfer the stir fry to a serving platter. Drizzle it with the sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, and serve.

Notes

  • Chinese cabbage is a suitable substitute for green cabbage in this recipe.
  • Increase sriracha to 2 teaspoons for more heat if desired.
  • Cook the cabbage just until tender to preserve a slight crunch; avoid overcooking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and reheat gently in the microwave at 50% power.
  • The stir fry flavors deepen and harmonize when allowed to rest in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.