This Chinese Cabbage Stir Fry is crunchy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Enjoy it as a side dish, add it to soups or noodles for a complete meal.
In this post, we’re sharing some tips on how to prepare Chinese cabbage, and what to serve it with.
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What is Chinese Cabbage?
There are many different types of Chinese cabbage. Many large grocery stores carry napa cabbage and bok choy which are both considered to be types of Chinese cabbage.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Chinese cabbage
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- red chilies, de-seeded and chopped
- cooking wine
- soy sauce
- sugar
- water
- vinegar
- scallions
- salt
How to Cook Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage
- Add oil to a wok over high heat. Once hot, add the garlic and chili, reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage, wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
- Increase the heat to high, cover the wok and let the cabbage cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Uncover the wok and stir in the vinegar, scallions, and salt to taste. Cook until cabbage is nice and crunchy. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for the Best Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry
- Use high heat and a wok if you have one. A large skillet will work as well.
- Reduce the amount of dried chilies or leave them out altogether to suit your taste.
- Cover the wok with a lid and cook for about 2 minutes and then uncover for a nice crunchy texture.
Ways to Cook Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage can be prepared in many ways. It can be stir fried, boiled, steamed, or eaten raw in salads. The leaves and the stalks can be added to pasta dishes, casseroles, soups and stews.
Quick and Easy Chinese Cabbage Recipe
This Chinese Cabbage Stir Fry is crunchy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Enjoy it as a side dish, add it to soups or noodles for a complete meal.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Chinese cabbage
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 dried red chilies de-seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons cooking wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or stevia if you are on a Keto diet
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 scallions chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a wok over high heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the garlic and chili, reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry for a minute. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the cabbage, wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
- Increase the heat to high, cover the wok and let the cabbage cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Uncover the wok and stir in the vinegar, scallions, and salt to taste. The cabbage should be wilted, but still slightly crunchy and caramelized. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Net Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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mj says
yummy and easy… family happy😊 thank you
Laura says
quick, easy side dish, tastes like Chinese restaurant food. will definitely repeat!
Lorraine says
Can you explain the cleaning process of bok chou straight from the garden.
Izzy says
Hi Lorraine,
There is often dirt hidden in between the leaves of bok choy. You can swish the heads in cold water, then gently open the leaves to remove the dirt. Rinse thoroughly.
Talat says
Will definitely try .was v helpful to read how to make Chinese cabbage.
Thanks