Vietnamese Boiled Cabbage
Delightfully simple yet packed with authentic flavor, Vietnamese Boiled Cabbage is the ultimate example of how minimal ingredients can create a wholesome and satisfying dish. This quick and easy recipe features tender wedges of green cabbage gently simmered until perfectly crisp-tender, then paired with a zesty dipping sauce made with savory fish sauce, tangy lime juice, fragrant garlic, and a touch of chili heat. Ideal as a light side dish or a palate-cleansing complement to richer meals, this recipe captures the fresh and balanced essence of Vietnamese cuisine. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, it’s a nutritious addition to your table that’s sure to impress. Try this low-calorie, gluten-free option today for a taste of traditional Vietnamese cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 8 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 small, finely sliced Fresh chili
Instructions
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage and rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
Cut the cabbage into wedges, about 4-6 pieces, keeping the core intact to hold the leaves together.
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the cabbage wedges to the pot.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
While the cabbage is boiling, prepare the dipping sauce by combining fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, sugar, and sliced chili in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Once the cabbage is cooked, use tongs to remove the wedges from the pot and let them drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve the boiled cabbage warm with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy as a refreshing and light side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4993 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*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.
