cabbage recipe
This quick and healthy cabbage stir-fry is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course and can be customized with your choice of protein.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 cutting board
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped approximately 1.5 pounds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 carrots julienned
- 4 green onions sliced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup protein of choice optional: cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Chop the cabbage, slice the red bell pepper, julienne the carrots, mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until it begins to wilt.
- Next, add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrots. Continue to stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes.
- If using protein, add it at this stage and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finally, toss in the sliced green onions just before serving.
Notes
This stir-fry is customizable; feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli.
For a vegetarian version, omit the protein or use plant-based protein alternatives.
Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.