Simple Stir-Fried Cabbage: A Quick and Delicious Side Dish
Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry: Perfect for Rice and Bibimbap!
Do you ever find yourself with a whole head of cabbage and unsure what to do with it? While it’s great in soups, steamed dishes, or salads, today we’ll make a simple and quick stir-fry that serves as a fantastic side dish! Its tender texture makes it perfect for kids, and you can even add a touch of gochujang (Korean chili paste) to turn it into a wonderful base for bibimbap. Let’s whip up a delicious rice-pairing side dish in no time!
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 head of cabbage (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/2 carrot (approx. 50g)
Seasonings & Others
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (5g)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (5g)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (or cooking oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cabbage thoroughly under running water. Carefully cut out the tough core. Then, separate the leaves and chop them into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm wide. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchsticks.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or cooking oil) in a pan over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Lightly sautéing the carrots brings out their sweetness and enhances their color.
Step 3
Once the carrots are slightly tender, add the chopped cabbage and minced garlic to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry quickly to maintain the cabbage’s crispness. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the cabbage becomes slightly translucent, then season with salt and black pepper to your liking, stirring to distribute evenly. Be careful not to overcook the cabbage until it becomes too mushy!
