Smothered Cabbage Recipe

Name: Smothered Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 heads Small Heads Napa/Chinese Cabbage; 4 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled; 3 sprigs Spring Onion Stalks; 1 whole Carrot; 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil; 1 Tablespoon Red Chili Paste; 1/2 cups Tofu, Crumbled Or Chopped; 1 Tablespoon White Wine; 1/2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 dash Salt, Or To Taste; 1 teaspoon Corn Flour; 1 drop Water

Servings: persons

3 heads Small Heads Napa/Chinese Cabbage
4 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled
3 sprigs Spring Onion Stalks
1 whole Carrot
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
1 Tablespoon Red Chili Paste
1/2 cups Tofu, Crumbled Or Chopped
1 Tablespoon White Wine
1/2 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 dash Salt, Or To Taste
1 teaspoon Corn Flour
1 drop Water

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Wash the cabbage, separate the leaves and dry them on a paper towel.
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Cut the leaves lengthwise and keep aside.
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Finely chop the garlic.
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Roughly chop the spring onion stalks and carrot.
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Heat the oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the red chili paste.
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Add the chopped garlic and carrot and fry for a couple of minutes.
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Toss in the tofu pieces and fry till light golden brown color.
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Add the cabbage and stir-fry.
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Pour in the white wine and toss.
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Add water and put on the lid for 2-3 minutes.
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Once the cabbage has softened, add the soy sauce, onion stalks and salt and cook for a minute or two, to allow the onion to soften.
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Dissolve the corn flour in just a bit of water.
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In the end, add the corn flour mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
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Serve hot.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 heads Small Heads Napa/Chinese Cabbage, 4 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled, 3 sprigs Spring Onion Stalks, 1 whole Carrot, and more.

Yes, Smothered Cabbage falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Smothered Cabbage

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