Cabbage Stir Fry with Vegetables (Printable Version)
Crisp cabbage and colorful vegetables wok-tossed in a savory sesame-soy glaze. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy, healthy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
# Method:
01 - Slice cabbage into thin strips, julienne the carrot, thinly slice red bell pepper, chop green onions, mince garlic cloves, and grate fresh ginger. Set all prepared vegetables aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Ensure the maple syrup fully dissolves into the mixture.
03 - Place a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to become thoroughly hot. Add a small amount of avocado or canola oil to coat the surface.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil. Sauté for approximately 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
05 - Add julienned carrots and sliced bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but retain some crunch.
06 - Add the sliced cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing frequently, until the cabbage just begins to wilt and becomes tender-crisp.
07 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the vegetables. Toss everything together vigorously to coat all ingredients evenly with the sauce.
08 - Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to bubble slightly and the flavors to meld together. The vegetables should be tender but still retain texture.
09 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in sliced green onions and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Add fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot while vegetables maintain their crisp texture.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits every perfect note of salty tangy and slightly sweet making it impossible to stop eating
- It transforms humble cabbage into something restaurant worthy in under 25 minutes
02 -
- Overcooking the cabbage turns it mushy and sad so watch closely once it hits the pan
- High heat and constant tossing create that restaurant style texture everyone loves
03 -
- Cut your vegetables uniformly so everything cooks at the same rate
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing