Sauteed Napa Cabbage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
124 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sauteed Napa Cabbage
Description
The Sauteed Napa Cabbage recipe features sliced cabbage cooked in sesame oil with garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to impart fragrant and mildly spicy flavors. The addition of soy sauce and hoisin sauce builds savory umami notes, while rice vinegar adds acidity to brighten the dish. Smoked paprika and brown sugar contribute subtle smokiness and sweetness, enhancing the flavor complexity.
The stir-frying method cooks the cabbage until soft but not limp, retaining a tender bite. Green onions added toward the end preserve their fresh sharpness and crunchy texture. A final drizzle of sesame oil and sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds bring nutty aroma and texture contrasts.
This sauteed cabbage can be served warm alongside rice, noodles, or as a side vegetable with protein dishes. Its balanced seasoning and texture-rich toppings make it suitable for simple everyday meals or slightly elevated dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 Napa cabbage medium
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Clean the cabbage, remove the outer leaves, and slice the cabbage into thick, about 1 inch wide strips.
- In a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir. Cook for about 30-60 seconds.
- Add the Napa cabbage, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, paprika, sugar, and vinegar. Stir-fry for about 7-8 minutes, until the cabbage softens.
- Add chopped green onions. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the cabbage onto a serving platter, drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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