How To Cook Napa Cabbage
Savor a simple cabbage recipe: thinly sliced Napa cabbage stir-fried with mushrooms in a tasty Asian-inspired sauce. It's like bringing a taste of China to your table! Healthy and vegan-friendly.
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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 napa cabbage into thin strips, about 1 inch wide. Use everything, including the leaves and thicker part (but not the thick base). 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. 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. Do not overcook the cabbage; it will release too much liquid and make the sauce watery. 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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NOTES
- For Storage: Put the cooled cabbage stir-fry in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For Reheating, Warm it gently in a large skillet or wok on the stovetop over medium-low heat. To freshen up the cabbage, add a splash of rice vinegar for extra flavor.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
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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