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Asian Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

4.7 from 55 reviews

This Asian Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring crunchy cabbage and vibrant vegetables tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend. Perfect as a light main or side, this stir fry combines fresh ingredients with aromatic garlic and ginger, creating a delicious and healthy meal ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 medium-sized green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Others

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Slice the cabbage, bell pepper, and green onions. Julienne the carrot to get them ready for quick cooking.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Heat Oil: Warm a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil, heating it until shimmering.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry them for about 30 seconds until they release their fragrant aroma.
  5. Cook Bell Pepper and Carrot: Add the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften but retain some crunch.
  6. Add Cabbage: Incorporate the sliced cabbage into the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage turns tender but still crisp.
  7. Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and toss well to coat everything evenly.
  8. Finish Cooking: Continue stir-frying the vegetables with the sauce for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld nicely.
  9. Garnish: Remove the wok from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry.
  10. Serve: Serve the stir fry hot as a flavorful side dish or a light main course.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute oyster sauce with a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce.
  • Adjust the level of soy sauce and sugar to taste for desired saltiness and sweetness.
  • Use a high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola oil for best stir-frying results.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables to retain their crunch and vibrant colors.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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