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Crispy & Flavorful Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry: A Quick Weeknight Delight

Discover the best Napa cabbage recipe! This quick and easy stir-fry is packed with flavor, texture, and healthy goodness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Vegetables
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head Napa cabbage thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or other high-heat oil like avocado or canola
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional, for a touch of sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Wash and thinly slice the Napa cabbage, discarding the tough core. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Stir-fry aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add cabbage and sauce: Add the sliced Napa cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt slightly but still retains some crispness. Pour the prepared sauce over the cabbage and toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Finish cooking: Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp and the sauce has slightly thickened. Be careful not to overcook, as you want to maintain some texture.
  6. Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.