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Chinese Cabbage Ginger Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary landscape of China, stir-frying is a quick and efficient cooking method that highlights fresh vegetables and bold flavors. This dish celebrates the crispness of Chinese cabbage paired with the warmth of ginger, reflecting the importance of seasonal produce in Chinese cuisine. Today, variations of stir-fried dishes have gained popularity worldwide, making it a beloved option for quick meals.

ChineseCNmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Chinese cabbage
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 green onions
2 medium carrots
1 bell pepper
14 oz tofu
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

Chinese cabbage

🥗Healthier: bok choy

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Bok choy is similarly nutritious.

1

Chop the Chinese cabbage and shred it.

2

Julienne the carrots into thin pieces.

3

Slice the red onion and ginger into thin sticks.

4

Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.

5

Add ginger and garlic to the hot oil; stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes.

6

Add sliced red onion and carrots; stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until combined.

7

Add the chopped Chinese cabbage; stir-fry until wilted, about 2 minutes.

8

Pour in dark soy sauce; do not add salt due to the soy sauce.

9

Cover with a lid and let it steam on high heat for about 90 seconds.

10

Remove the lid and stir; the vegetables should be crunchy.

11

Finish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

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