Cabbage Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Cabbage Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggs optional; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced, plus extra for serving; 2 cloves garlic or as needed, minced; 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped or minced; 3 each mushrooms, button or cremini, sliced; 1/2 cup broccoli florets cut into bite size; 1 small carrots cut into small cubes; 1/2 each cabbage shredded or thinly sliced; 1/2 cup red cabbage shredded or thinly sliced; 1/2 cup peas, frozen; 1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen; 1 cup rice cooked from leftover; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste; 1/2 tablespoon black bean sauce black bean garlic sauce, available in Chinese or Asian grocery stores; 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or to taste; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or to taste; 1 x sesame seeds toasted; 4 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped

Servings: persons

1 large eggs optional
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced, plus extra for serving
2 cloves garlic or as needed, minced
1/2 inch ginger finely chopped or minced
3 each mushrooms, button or cremini, sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets cut into bite size
1 small carrots cut into small cubes
1/2 each cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
1/2 cup red cabbage shredded or thinly sliced
1/2 cup peas, frozen
1/2 cup corn fresh or frozen
1 cup rice cooked from leftover
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste
1/2 tablespoon black bean sauce black bean garlic sauce, available in Chinese or Asian grocery stores
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or to taste
1 teaspoon rice vinegar or to taste
1 x sesame seeds toasted
4 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped

1
In a small skillet, add a bit oil and heat over medium heat.
2
Whisk the egg until well beaten, pour into the pan, and cook for about 4 minutes until the egg is set.
3
Transfer to a cutting board, roll the egg cake into a log, then thinly slice.
4
Set aside.
5
(The egg is optional)
6
Meanwhile heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
7
Add the garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute until very aromatic.
8
Add the mushrooms, stirring often, and cook for about 5 minutes until some of the moisture has been evaporated and mushrooms become soft.
9
Add broccoli, carrots, green and red cabbages, and cook for about 3 minutes or until tender.
10
Add the peas, corn and rice and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
11
Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients until well blended.
12
Pour the sauce over, stirring frequently, and cook for about 2 minutes until well combined and well heated.
13
Divide among the serving plates, top with fried egg strips if desire, fresh cilantro and more scallions.
14
Sprinkle with some sesame seeds and serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggs optional, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced, plus extra for serving, 2 cloves garlic or as needed, minced, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Fried Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cabbage Fried Rice

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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