Steamed Chinese Cabbage with Shrimp: A Healthy and Delicious Meal
A Hearty and Delicious Diet Meal Instead of Rice – You’ll Love This Steamed Chinese Cabbage with Shrimp!
Try this delightful combination of Chinese cabbage and shrimp! Steamed Chinese Cabbage with Shrimp is perfect for a healthy, diet-friendly meal. The tangy sauce, sweet cabbage, and chewy shrimp create an irresistible flavor combination that will truly excite your palate.
Main Ingredients- 1 head of Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage or similar tender variety), washed
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Korean green chilies (or Serrano peppers), finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (for color)
Special Soy Sauce Dressing- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin or sake, for removing odor and adding flavor)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce (for added umami)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or rice vinegar for a similar sweet-tart note)
- 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin or sake, for removing odor and adding flavor)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce (for added umami)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or rice vinegar for a similar sweet-tart note)
- 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by thoroughly washing the Chinese cabbage. Trim the core and cut it into four wedges. Place the cabbage wedges in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam over high heat for 7-10 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly sweet. It should be cooked but still retain a slight bite.
Step 2
Prepare the shrimp: finely mince about half of the shrimp, leaving the other half whole for texture. Finely chop the green chilies and the red bell pepper. This mix of textures and the fresh chili aroma will enhance the dish.
Step 3
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the chopped chilies and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the sugar and cooking wine, then add all the shrimp. Sauté until the shrimp just turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become tough.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce dressing. In the same pan (or a separate small saucepan), combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, and plum extract. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Once simmering, add the sautéed shrimp and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Step 5
To finish the dressing’s flavor profile, stir in the rice vinegar, minced garlic, and the remaining chopped chilies. Let it simmer for another minute to allow the flavors to meld. Adding vinegar towards the end helps maintain its bright, tangy flavor.
Step 6
Arrange the steamed Chinese cabbage wedges on a serving plate. Generously spoon the warm, flavorful shrimp and sauce mixture over the cabbage. Enjoy this wonderfully balanced dish – it’s a satisfying and healthy meal that’s perfect even without rice!
