Best 8 Chinese Style Cabbage Recipes

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Chinese cabbage, also known as napa cabbage, is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a crisp texture. When cooked, Chinese cabbage wilts quickly, making it a good choice for stir-fries, soups, and stews. It can also be used in salads, slaws, and kimchi. Here we introduce several tasty recipes that utilize the unique characteristics of Chinese cabbage. With various cooking techniques and flavor combinations, these recipes offer a delightful culinary journey through the world of Chinese cabbage, sure to please any palate.

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CHINESE SHREDDED CABBAGE STIR-FRY



Chinese Shredded Cabbage Stir-Fry image

Cabbage stir-fry is a really tasty dish that's savory, tangy, and very satisfying. Plus,this cabbage stir-fry is CHEAP and quick to prepare.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
6 oz. pork belly ((170g, pork loin, or chicken, thinly sliced))
5 cloves garlic ((smashed and cut in half))
5 dried red chilies ((deseeded and roughly chopped))
1 1/2 lb. cabbage ((680g, hand-shredded into bite sized pieces, washed, and thoroughly dried))
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
2 scallions ((cut into 2-inch lengths))

Steps:

  • In a wok over high heat, add the oil. Sear the meat until caramelized. Add the garlic and chili, turn down the heat to medium, and stir-fry for a minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the cabbage, wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Turn up the heat to high, cover the lid and let the cabbage cook for 1-2 minutes. Uncover the lid, and stir in the black vinegar, scallions, and salt to taste. The cabbage should be wilted, but still slightly crunchy and caramelized. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 298 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE-STYLE CABBAGE



Chinese-Style Cabbage image

This speedy cabbage dish picks up nice flavor from the onion and soy sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the cabbage, celery and onion in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHINESE BRAISED RED CABBAGE



Chinese braised red cabbage image

Add a zing to your red cabbage with this great accompaniment to cold meats at Christmas

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large red cabbage , finely shredded
3 red chillies , halved, deseeded and chopped
large piece fresh root ginger , peeled and finely sliced
4 star anise
4 garlic cloves , chopped
75ml rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
50g caster sugar
4 spring onions , finely sliced
toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients, except the spring onions, sesame seeds and oil, into a large pan with a lid, and bring to a simmer. Cook over a low heat for 25-30 mins until all the liquid has evaporated and continue to cook, stirring regularly, until the juices become really sticky and glaze the cabbage.
  • Stir through half the spring onions and sesame seeds and pile into a bowl. Serve scattered with rest of the spring onions and sesame seeds and drizzled with the sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 56 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium

CABBAGE WITH SHREDDED PORK-CHINESE STYLE



Cabbage with Shredded Pork-Chinese Style image

Provided by Dorothy Lee

Categories     Pork     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Sherry     Fall     Cabbage     Soy Sauce     House & Garden

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean pork (loin, shoulder or fresh ham)
1 pound cabbage (not Chinese type)
1 scallion
3 tablespoons lard or cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Slice pork across the grain thinly, then cut into very thin shreds. Shed cabbage finely, too. Chop scallion. Heat 1 tablespoon lard or oil. Cook cabbage shreds for a minute. If there is a tendency to burn, add a tablespoon of water. Remove. Heat remaining lard or oil. Add scallion, then pork. Stir until pork loses all trace of pink, about a minute or two. Season with salt, sherry and soy sauce. Return cabbage and stir until thoroughly mixed and heated.

CHINESE NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



Chinese Napa Cabbage Salad image

An excellent way to use up that leftover cabbage from the garden.

Provided by Hopps

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 ounce) package chicken flavored ramen noodles
¼ cup butter
½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 large head napa cabbage, shredded
6 green onions, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
⅛ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Crush noodles, place them in a medium skillet and brown in butter over medium heat. Add almonds and sesame seeds. Stir often to prevent burning. Add seasoning mix from noodles and cool. Toss in a large bowl with cabbage and onions.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Pour over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 590.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

STIR-FRIED CHINESE CABBAGE



Stir-fried Chinese Cabbage image

A great chinese vegetable side dish for such stir-fries as Mongolian Beef. Also goes well with Teriyaki steaks and chicken or any meat that needs a good healthy economical vegetable dish.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 head Chinese cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Stir together rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger root in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add red pepper flakes and minced garlic, and stir-fry until it becomes aromatic but not scorched.
  • Add shredded cabbage and stir-fry until limp, but not mushy.
  • Add contents of seasoning bowl and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes more, until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.

CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD



Chinese Cabbage Salad image

Beautiful salad to serve with your favorite Chinese dishes!! Sesame oil and rice vinegar are a must for the authentic Chinese flavor.

Provided by MommyBennett

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 carrots, shredded
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crushed

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles. Toss with dressing to coat evenly. Top with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 268.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

HOT AND SOUR CHINESE CABBAGE



Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage image

Piquant, spicy, tart and sweet, this is like a bit of sweet/sour kimchee, only Chinese style (numbing peppercorns instead of a chili paste), served at room temperature or chilled. Modified recipe 2/11/13 with a much improved result.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head chinese napa cabbage
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda granular
salt (to taste)
5 dried red chilies
3/4 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, ground and sifted
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Remove core from cabbage; shred.shred cabbage.
  • Place cabbage in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with coarse salt; allow to sit until the cabbage weeps, about 45 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and let drain.
  • In a small saucepan heat ginger, red pepper flakes, vinegars, sesame oil, salt, and sugar/Splenda to a boil.
  • Heat oil in small skillet on medium-high heat on stove, add Szechuan peppercorns and chilies; stir until very fragrant.
  • Add cabbage to skillet and cook for a few minutes; pour dressing in and cook until the liquid reduces somewhat.
  • Stir in toasted sesame oil and then chill until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 2330.6, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.1, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Napa cabbage (also known as Chinese cabbage) is the best choice for this dish. It has a mild flavor and tender leaves that cook quickly.
  • Slice the cabbage thinly: This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to cabbage, you can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, bell peppers, and onions.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful: The sauce is what really brings this dish together. Use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger to create a flavorful and balanced sauce.
  • Cook the dish over high heat: This will help the vegetables stay crisp and the sauce will thicken quickly.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot and fresh. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Chinese-style cabbage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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