Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage
Transform your weeknight meals with the bold flavors of Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage, a quick and healthy stir-fry packed with vibrant textures and zesty aromas. This dish features tender-crisp napa cabbage stir-fried to perfection in a savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce crafted from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sugar, balanced by the warmth of garlic, ginger, and dried red chili flakes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is an effortless blend of umami and heat, perfect as a side dish or light main course. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this versatile dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles, making it an irresistible addition to your Asian-inspired dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Chinese cabbage (napa cabbage)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Green onions, sliced
Instructions
Rinse the Chinese cabbage thoroughly and cut it into 2-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the Chinese cabbage to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the cabbage begins to soften but still has a slight crunch.
Give the prepared sauce a quick stir and pour it over the cabbage. Toss to coat evenly.
Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the cabbage.
Season with salt as needed and remove from heat.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3121 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2295 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
