Cabbage Stir Fry Vegetables (Printable Version)
Crisp cabbage and colorful vegetables stir-fried in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Thinly slice cabbage, julienne carrot, slice bell pepper and green onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Set aside.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
04 - Add 1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil to the hot pan, then add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
05 - Add carrots and bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
06 - Add the sliced cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until it just begins to wilt and tenderize.
07 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the vegetables. Toss everything together to coat thoroughly.
08 - Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
09 - Stir in green onions and transfer to a serving dish. Top with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The cabbage stays crisp tender, never mushy, with this timing
- One pan, minimal chopping, and maximum flavor payoff
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan steams the vegetables instead of stir frying them
- Have everything chopped and measured before you turn on the heat
03 -
- A wok ring on your gas stove helps maintain high heat better than a flat pan
- Slice the cabbage as thin as you can for the best texture