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Delicious hot and sour cabbage dish served in a bowl

Hot and Sour Cabbage

A bright, tangy side dish featuring green cabbage, carrots, and a bold sauce of soy and chili, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine Asian, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium head green cabbage (approximately 1.75 lbs), cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 scallions sliced diagonally additional sliced scallions, for garnish

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili garlic sauce Adjust for spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar Adjust sweetness as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon chili paste, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Set aside.

Heat the Pan

  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Aromatics

  • Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • Add the sliced cabbage and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are just beginning to wilt but remain crisp.

Add the Sauce

  • Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp and the sauce is glossy.

Finish and Season

  • Add 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and the sliced scallions. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute.

Serve

  • Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Taste and adjust the sauce for sweetness or tang as needed before adding to the vegetables. Prepare the sauce ahead for faster cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cabbage, Healthy Side, Hot and Sour, Quick Recipe, Vegan Option
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