Delicious Bacon and Cabbage Stir-Fry Rice Bowl
Easy Recipe for Bacon and Cabbage Stir-Fry Rice Bowl (How to Use Cabbage)
Whip up a delightful rice bowl with cabbage and bacon from your fridge! Simple yet satisfying, this dish makes for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Main Ingredients- Fresh Cabbage 125g
- Flavorful Bacon 3 strips
- Aromatic Shiitake Mushrooms 2 (can substitute with King Oyster or Enoki)
- Fresh Egg 1
- Crisp Green Onion 25g
- Warm Cooked Rice 1/2 bowl
Seasoning- Umami-rich Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Odorless Cooking Wine (Mirin/Sake) 1 Tbsp
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- Umami-rich Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp
- Odorless Cooking Wine (Mirin/Sake) 1 Tbsp
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your fresh ingredients. If you don’t have shiitake mushrooms, you can use aromatic king oyster mushrooms or chewy enoki mushrooms, or even omit them altogether. For the cabbage, soak it briefly in water with a splash of vinegar, then rinse thoroughly under running water. This helps to ensure it’s clean and fresh.
Step 2
Slice the washed cabbage into bite-sized, flat pieces for a pleasant texture. Cut the flavorful bacon into manageable pieces, and thinly slice the aromatic shiitake mushrooms and crisp green onions.
Step 3
Heat a pan with a little cooking oil and add the sliced green onions. Sauté until fragrant to create an aromatic base. Add the bacon and stir-fry until golden brown and crispy to enhance its flavor. Once the bacon is browned, add the shiitake mushrooms and sauté together. Cabbage releases water easily and wilts quickly, so once all other ingredients are partially cooked, add the cabbage and stir-fry rapidly over high heat. The key is to maintain its crispness!
Step 4
Now, let’s achieve the perfect balance of flavors. Add 1 tablespoon of umami-rich oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for aroma and seasoning. Adjust the amount of oyster sauce based on the saltiness of the bacon. Personally, I find this amount to be just right when served with rice.
Step 5
Push the cooked bacon and cabbage mixture to one side of the pan. Crack the egg into the cleared center space. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook the egg to your desired doneness. You can enjoy it with a runny yolk or fully cooked. Serve it over rice and enjoy!
