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Easy Cabbage Stir Fry

This easy 20-minute cabbage stir fry makes the perfect side dish for Asian-style meals. The leftovers are as good as the freshly made dish!

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 light soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
  • 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 fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced
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 good substitute for green cabbage and is, in fact, more authentic.
  • If you like spicy food, you can increase the sriracha to 2 teaspoons.
  • Shredded cabbage cooks quickly, and you don't want it overcooked. So make sure you cook it minimally and remove the pan from the heat as soon as the cabbage is tender.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. This is one of those dishes that tastes even better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to meld.

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: 4servings

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.