Are you in search of a quick and easy weeknight meal that is bursting with flavor? If so, look no further than stir-fried Chinese cabbage! This traditional Chinese dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is a delicious and nutritious side dish or main course. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a flavorful stir-fry that will impress your family and friends.
Let's cook with our recipes!
STIR-FRIED CHINESE CABBAGE
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
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.
STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CHINESE MUSHROOMS, AND BROCCOLI)
Delicious vegetarian dish. Perfect as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish to accompany meat, especially chicken. Serves 4 as part of a Chinese-style meal or 2 as a main dish.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Soak the mushrooms in hot water until they soften (15-20 minutes).
- Rinse under cold running water to remove any sand and squeeze out excess water to drain.
- With a sharp knife, remove the stems & discard.
- Finely shred the caps; set aside.
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water and drain.
- Chop cabbage into long shreds, about 1/4-inch wide.
- Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat until it is hot.
- Add oil, wait until the oil gets very hot, almost smoking (the vegetables should sizzle during the entire cooking time); add ginger and cook for 20 seconds.
- Add the mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, jicama, and bamboo, and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce and continue to stir-fry until broccoli and cabbage are tender (3 minutes), adding about a tablespoon of water, if needed, to keep moist.
- Spoon onto a platter, sprinkle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 2208.7, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.2
BEST EVER STIR-FRIED CHINESE CABBAGE!
My girlfriend absolutely loves this dish and she practically demands that I make it for her every time she comes over for dinner. It's a little heavy on the garlic, but I absolutely love it!
Provided by Chef Boon
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak dried scallops and dried shrimp in hot water or put it in the microwave for 5 minutes on high and slice the chili and garlic as well as roughly chopping the Chinese cabbage.
- Once the dried scallops have significantly soften, drain them while reserving liquid.
- Heat oil in pan and brown the garlic slices. Once garlic is browned, remove half the browned garlic slices and set aside.
- Then add the chilies and then the soaked dried scallops and shrimp and fry for 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the Chinese cabbage and fry till it slightly wilts and then add then cooking wine, oyster sauce, the soaking liquid.
- Season with soy sauce to taste.
- Cook cabbage for a further 3-5 minutes till cooked but retaining a bit of crunch and then thicken with corn flour.
- Garnish with the crunchy garlic slices and enjoy!
Tips:
- To preserve the vibrant green color of the Chinese cabbage, blanch it in boiling water for a minute before stir-frying.
- Use high heat and a well-seasoned wok or skillet to ensure the cabbage cooks evenly and retains its crisp texture.
- Add aromatics like garlic, ginger, and scallions to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Use a combination of light and dark soy sauce to add depth and complexity to the sauce.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or tempeh for the pork.
- Serve stir-fried Chinese cabbage as a main course with rice or noodles, or as a side dish with grilled or roasted meats.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried Chinese cabbage is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its vibrant green color, crisp texture, and savory flavor, it's a popular dish in many Chinese restaurants and homes. By following these tips, you can easily create a delicious and authentic stir-fried Chinese cabbage dish at home.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #side-dishes #vegetables #asian #chinese #easy #beginner-cook #diabetic #vegan #vegetarian #stove-top #dietary #stir-fry #inexpensive #equipment #technique
You'll also love