Taiwanese cabbage stir fry is a delightful dish. It’s simple, quick, and packed with flavor. This recipe showcases the unique taste and texture of Taiwanese cabbage. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend feast.
Ingredients:
- 1 small Taiwanese cabbage (Napa cabbage), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced chili to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir well to coat the cabbage evenly.
- Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still has a bit of crunch.
- Drizzle with a little sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice.
What is Taiwanese cabbage?
Taiwanese cabbage, also known as flat cabbage, is a versatile vegetable commonly used in East Asian cuisine.
It is sweeter and more tender than other types of cabbage. It has a flat, oblong shape with loosely packed leaves that are crisp and juicy.
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Taiwanese Cabbage (Stir Fry)
Whip up a tasty Taiwanese cabbage stir fry in no time! This quick recipe is full of flavor and perfect for a healthy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 small Taiwanese cabbage (Napa cabbage), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced chili to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir well to coat the cabbage evenly.
- Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still has a bit of crunch.
- Drizzle with a little sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice.