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Healthy Ginger Garlic Cabbage Stir fry

Garlic Ginger Cabbage Stir Fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, South Asian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Sharp knife or mandoline
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Grater or microplane for ginger

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head of green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    minced garlic and grated ginger sizzling in hot oil
  3. Add the sliced cabbage and toss to coat with the garlic and ginger.
  4. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage softens but still retains some crunch.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
    sautéed shredded cabbage, minced garlic, and grated ginger glistening in oil
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.