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.
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!
NUTRITION
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
In a well-heated hot wok or skillet, stir fry cabbage without oil for 3-5 minutes until some edges are lightly charred.
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
Stir all together, until everything is heated through. Add green onions and cilantro.
4
Serve over rice, buckwheat soba or rice noodles.
NOTES
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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.
