This Easy Cabbage Recipe Is Fast, Cheap, and Shockingly Good!

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh provides a similar texture and protein content.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often less salty.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili offers a different flavor profile.

Prep the cabbage by removing the outer leaves and cutting off the bottom.

Slice the cabbage into strips, aiming for a large volume as it cooks down.

Cut the onion lengthwise into thin strips and mix with the cabbage.

Peel the carrots and shred them using a Japanese mandolin for matchstick pieces.

Trim the tops of the scallions and cut them thinly for garnish.

Season the cabbage and onion mixture with olive oil, salt, and black pepper before cooking.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned cabbage and onion mixture.

Stir-fry until the cabbage is wilted and cooked down, about 5-7 minutes.

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; stir to combine.

Serve immediately, garnished with scallions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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