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sauteed napa cabbage bowl.

How To Cook Napa Cabbage

Julia
Enjoy a simple dish with thinly sliced Napa cabbage stir fry paired with mushrooms in a delicious Asian-inspired sauce. It's like bringing a slice of China right to your dinner table! Healthy & suitable for vegans.
4.98 from 37 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 162 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 1 larger napa cabbage, about 1 pound
  • 2 teaspoon garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 9 ounce mushrooms
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
  • 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or other oil for cooking
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Handful of cilantro for garnish
  • add salt to taste, I added only a sprinkle
  • ½ teaspoon sugar, optional, will taste great without too

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Remove the stem end of the cabbage to create a stable base. Then, cut it into thin strips, about 1 inch wide. Set aside.
    1 larger napa cabbage
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until they turn brown, around 5-7 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 9 ounce mushrooms
  • Stir in ginger and garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 4. Add the sliced cabbage to the pan along with soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar and sugar if using.
    2 teaspoon garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Stir well to mix everything. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
    add salt to taste
  • Once cooked, sprinkle sesame seeds, and garnish with chopped cilantro and chili flakes.
    ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, Handful of cilantro for garnish, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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NUTRITION

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1046mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 17mg
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