Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage Recipe

Name: Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 star anise, broken in half; 2 teaspoons soy sauce (more to taste); 2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry; 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; 1 small cabbage, 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, quartered, cored and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch shreds; 1 medium carrot, cut into julienne; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons minced chives, Chinese chives or cilantro

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 star anise, broken in half
2 teaspoons soy sauce (more to taste)
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 small cabbage, 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, quartered, cored and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch shreds
1 medium carrot, cut into julienne
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons minced chives, Chinese chives or cilantro

1
Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl.
2
Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
3
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
4
Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth.
5
Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise.
6
Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots.
7
Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture.
8
Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted.
9
Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat.
10
The cabbage should be crisp-tender.
11
Serve with rice or noodles.

256

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 star anise, broken in half, and more.

Yes, Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage 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.

Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage

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