Vietnamese Cabbage
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Vietnamese Cabbage recipe, a vibrant stir-fry that’s bursting with umami and subtle heat. Made with tender green cabbage, aromatic garlic, and a savory blend of fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar, this dish achieves the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. A drizzle of the sauce coats the cabbage, while scallions and optional red chili add color and depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe shines as a healthy accompaniment to steamed rice or can stand alone as a light main. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Vietnamese-inspired dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small red chili (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 sprigs scallions (green onions)
Instructions
Cut the head of cabbage into bite-sized pieces, discarding the core. Wash and drain well.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Slice the red chili (if using) into thin rounds. Chop the scallions into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, allowing it to wilt and soften slightly.
Pour the prepared sauce over the cabbage and toss to coat evenly. Continue to stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still has a slight crunch.
Add the sliced chili (if using) and chopped scallions. Stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the cabbage to a serving dish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or with steamed rice for a simple meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 811 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 479 mg | 10% | |
*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.
