Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick and simple Cabbage
Stir Fry is humble yet overflowing with savory flavor. Full of
amazing health benefits, cabbage takes center stage here transforming into a
luscious side dish or perfect topping for rice or buckwheat soba noodles. Ready
to serve in about 30 minutes!
It is only when there is no goal and no rush that the
human senses are fully open to receive the world.ALAN WATTS
This recipe for Cabbage Stir Fry encourages
you to bring out that cabbage that may be hiding in the back of your fridge.
Cabbage is amazing that way, lasting for weeks and then transforming into a
glorious side dish or meal!
Using a really hot pan to sear the cabbage brings out
the sweetness plus puts a little smoky char on the edges that deepens the
flavor of the stir fry. Leeks, garlic and ginger are the perfect companions for
cabbage. We add seasoning straight into the wok, avoiding extra dishes to wash.
It all comes together fairly quickly, making it an easy anytime meal!
INGREDIENTS IN
CABBAGE STIR FRY
INGREDIENT NOTES
Cabbage is the
star ingredient in this recipe! Searing the cabbage first, without oil, toasts
up the edges giving it a slight smoky flavor.
Leeks add a sweet herb
flavor that is unique. Feel free to substitute with shallots or yellow onion.
Ginger pairs so well
with cabbage, don’t skip the ginger!
Protein: Feel free to add
your choice of protein- sauteed shrimp, crispy tofu, or stir-fried
chicken!
See the recipe card below for a full list
of ingredients and measurements.
Step One- In a
well-heated hot wok, stir fry cabbage without oil for 3-5 minutes until some
edges are lightly charred.
Step Two- Push
cabbage to the edges of the wok. Add avocado oil, leeks, ginger, and
garlic sautéing in the center of the wok for 1-2 minutes until leeks are
wilted.
Step Three- Add salt and sesame
oil, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar. Stir all together,
until everything is heated through. Add green onions and cilantro.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CABBAGE STIR FRY
·
Rice- try
this Seasoned Japanese Rice with Furikake
·
Buckwheat Soba
Noodles or Rice noodles
·
Salmon , Shrimp,
Roasted or Grilled Chicken
·
Crispy Tofu
Sprinkle with sesame
seeds, dulse flakes, furikake or chili flakes if desired.
Fry
This quick and simple
Cabbage Stir Fry is humble yet overflowing with savory flavor. Full of amazing
health benefits, cabbage takes center stage here transforming into a luscious
side dish or perfect topping for rice or buckwheat soba noodles. Ready to serve
in about 30 minutes!
Servings4
Person
Preparation
Time30 Minutes
Cook Time10 Minutes
NUTRITION
Serving Size:1 cup
Calories:130
Sugar:2.2 g
Sodium:411.8 mg
Fat:6.2 g
Saturated Fat:0.8 g
Carbohydrates:17.5 g
Fiber:4.8 g
Protein:3.5 g
Cholesterol:0 mg
INGREDIENTS
·
1 1/2 pounds of
cabbage (1 medium head), 6 cups
·
1 tablespoon avocado
oil or coconut oil
·
1–2 leeks, about 2
cups, cleaned and chopped in 1/2 rings,
·
1 heaping tablespoon
ginger, minced
·
1 tablespoon garlic
cloves, minced
·
1/2 teaspoon salt
·
1 tablespoon toasted
sesame oil
·
2 tablespoons low
sodium soy sauce or tamari (please adjust amount to your preference and
ingredient choice)
·
2 tablespoons mirin
·
1 tablespoon rice
vinegar
·
3 green onions, minced
·
1/2 cup fresh
cilantro, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
1
1
In a
well-heated hot wok or skillet, stir fry cabbage without oil for 3-5 minutes
until some edges are lightly charred.
2
2
Push
cabbage to the edges of the wok. Add avocado oil, leeks, ginger, and garlic
sautéing in the center of the wok for 1-2 minutes until leeks are wilted. Add
salt and sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar.
3
3
Stir
all together, until everything is heated through. Add green onions and
cilantro.
4
4
Serve over rice, buckwheat soba or rice noodles.
NOTES
1
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Protein: Feel free to add shrimp, chicken or crispy
tofu. Stir-fry these first, seasoning with salt and pepper, and set aside. Fold
into the stir-fried cabbage at the end and heat through.
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