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Asian Cabbage Stir Fry

Savor This Quick Asian Cabbage Stir Fry for Healthy Crunch!

A quick and easy Asian Cabbage Stir Fry recipe that's vegetarian-friendly and packed with umami flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1/2 head Cabbage can substitute with napa cabbage or bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can use canola or peanut oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 medium Carrot julienned
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium option available
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for nutty richness
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar to balance flavors
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper for subtle kick
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thinly slice half a head of fresh cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Julienne one medium carrot and slice a bell pepper into strips.
  3. Chop green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the sliced cabbage, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until slightly wilted.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables, tossing gently for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve hot, paired with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cut vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking and always keep your pan hot for best results.

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