Description
Crispy cabbage stir-fry delivers a delightful dance of textures and flavors from Asian cuisine. Crunchy vegetables and savory seasonings create a quick, satisfying meal that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (946 ml) green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup (237 ml) carrots, grated
- 1 cup (237 ml) bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.54 cm) fresh ginger, minced
Sauces and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cleanse and segment cabbage into uniform bite-sized chunks, transform carrots into delicate ribbons, and sculpt bell peppers into elegant slivers.
- Craft a harmonious sauce by vigorous whisking of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until thoroughly integrated.
- Ignite a wok or expansive skillet, introducing vegetable oil and elevating temperature to medium-high, awaiting a shimmering surface.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing them to dance and release aromatic essence for approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Cascade prepared vegetables into heated vessel, executing rapid and continuous movements for 5-6 minutes, ensuring vegetables maintain vibrant crispness while softening slightly.
- Stream crafted sauce across vegetables, continuing dynamic stirring to guarantee comprehensive flavor distribution and coating for an additional 60-90 seconds.
- Transfer culinary creation onto serving platters, optionally embellishing with additional drizzle of sesame oil for enhanced depth and fragrance.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- Keep vegetables crisp by cooking on high heat and stirring quickly to prevent soggy results.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for maximum flavor boost and authentic Asian-inspired taste profile.
- Choose green or napa cabbage for lighter, more delicate texture compared to red cabbage varieties.
- Add protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp to transform this dish into a complete meal with balanced nutrition.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or replacing with tamari for gluten-free option.
- Create vegetarian version by substituting fish sauce with mushroom-based seasoning or extra soy sauce.
- Enhance spiciness by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for those who enjoy heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg