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Stir-fried cabbage in a wok with green onions, stirred with a wooden spatula.
4.80 from 24 votes

Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

Ready in less than 20 minutes, this delicious Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe is flavored with soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Nutritious and versatile, it's the perfect dinnertime side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 84kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce - use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin - Japanese cooking wine
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger - minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 cups green cabbage - shredded (or Napa cabbage or Bok choy)

Instructions

  • Make the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cook the cabbage: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok skillet over high heat. Add the shredded cabbage and stir-fry for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the sauce: Pour the sauce over the cabbage and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, until the cabbage is softened and the sauce has reduced.
  • Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

  • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Soy sauce is not gluten-free. Substitute with tamari or coconut aminos to make this stir-fry recipe gluten-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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