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Asian Cabbage Stir Fry

Bright and Crunchy Asian Cabbage Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

This Asian Cabbage Stir Fry is quick, delicious, and brimming with colorful vegetables—a perfect dish 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
  

Vegetables
  • 1 head Cabbage Substitute with napa cabbage or bok choy for a different texture.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Any color bell pepper is suitable.
  • 1 medium Carrot Baby carrots can be julienned as an alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or sliced fresh garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Use fresh ginger for best flavor.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Shallots or chives can be used.
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Substitute with mushroom sauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can be replaced with extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Consider using honey or maple syrup.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground pepper enhances flavor.
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil (canola, sunflower) is suitable.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing and thinly slicing the cabbage, bell pepper, and green onions. For the carrot, julienne it.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stir-frying until fragrant.
  5. Toss in the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Fold in the shredded cabbage and stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and toss to coat.
  8. Let the stir fry cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top.
  10. Plate and serve warm, either as a side or main course.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize your stir fry by adding proteins like tofu or chicken, or adjusting seasoning as needed.

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