Stir-fried Cabbage with Garlic
This simple vegan stir-fry features tender cabbage quickly cooked with aromatic garlic and a savory sauce. It's a versatile side dish that comes together in minutes.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 141 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 pcsgreen cabbage, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbspginger, grated
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspred pepper flake(optional)
sauce
- 2 tbspsoy sauce, gluten-free
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tspsesame oil
Equipment
wok · large skillet · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the sauce; set aside.
About 1 min
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the thinly sliced cabbage to the wok and stir-fry, tossing frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Cook in batches if your wok is not large enough to avoid overcrowding.
- 5
Pour the prepared sauce over the cabbage and toss to coat evenly.
- 6
Cook for another minute, stirring, until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats the cabbage.
About 1 min
- 7
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 141.3kcal
- Protein
- 3.7g
- Carbs
- 15.5g
- Fat
- 8.5g
- Fibre
- 5.8g
- Sugar
- 7.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover stir-fried cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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