Did you know that you can make incredibly delicious dishes with cabbage? It’s healthy, quick to prepare and ideal for stir-frying! This stir fry cabbage recipe is a great weeknight meal with lots of flavor.
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Why this Recipe Works
In this delicious stir fry cabbage dish you’ll find pointed cabbage, more fresh vegetables such as carrot, pointed pepper and bean sprouts, seasoned with delicious Asian flavorings and served with rice. A nutritious meal full of flavor!
Cabbage Stir Fry
For this stir fry cabbage recipe I used a pointed cabbage. Pointed cabbage is a tender type of cabbage that cooks quickly, making it ideal for the wok. This light green cabbage has a milder flavor than white cabbage and retains a crunchy texture after stir-frying. In addition, pointed cabbage is packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber and folic acid. Delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients for a Stir Fry
In this recipe, pointed cabbage is definitely the star, complemented by carrot and sweet red pointed pepper. A delicious combination of flavors, but adding some color to your plate is always a good idea too, of course!
With Asian flavorings such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, a little sesame oil and a touch of chili flakes and cumin, we give this dish even more flavor. Additional add-ins I used are cashews and some fried up bacon, for texture and flavor. All and all this is a very well-balanced meal with tons of incredible ingredients.
For those who prefer less spicy food, you can reduce the chili flakes or even leave them out. Do you prefer a spicier dish? Then add a fresh red chili pepper for extra heat.
The Perfect Weeknight Meal
This stir-fried cabbage is an ideal quick meal for weekdays. Because it’s on the table in just half an hour! You can also easily vary it, for example by adding zucchini, mushrooms or leftover vegetables you still have.
This dish contains plenty of vegetables and is packed with flavor. It’s also quick to prepare, making it an ideal weekday meal. Would you rather make this dish vegetarian? Then you can easily replace the bacon bits with (smoked) tofu or tempeh, which still gives the dish a delicious (smoky) flavor.
Making Stir Fry Cabbage
What’s great about stir-frying is that it’s super quick and you don’t cook your vegetables until they’re completely done, which means the nutrients, flavor and texture are better preserved. Also a big fan of stir-frying? Then take a look at my other wok recipes. This easy egg fried rice is always a good idea.
Time to get started with this delicious dish! I’m incredibly curious to hear how you like it, will you let me know in a comment? If you’re looking for other delicious Asian-inspired dishes, such as this pad Thai, check out my other Asian recipes!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to boil the cabbage before stir frying?
No, you do not need to boil cabbage before stir-frying it
How long can I keep the leftovers?
Store your stir fry in a shallow, airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Can I freeze the leftovers?
You can freeze a stir fry for up to 2 to 3 months although taste and texture may decline.
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Ingredients
- 300 gram rice
- 150 gram bacon bits
- 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 red peppers (diced)
- 1 carrot (large, cut into thin slices)
- 400 gram pointed cabbage (sliced)
- 150 gram bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (or more/less to taste)
- 50 gram cashews (toasted and chopped)
- oil, pepper and salt
Equipment
- Wok
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium heat and fry the bacon bits until crispy. Remove the bacon bits from the pan and drain them on kitchen paper. Leave some of the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add a little more oil to the pan with the bacon fat and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for about 1 minute until it starts to smell delicious.
- Add the carrot and pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the pointed cabbage and stir-fry everything together until the pointed cabbage is just cooked but still slightly crunchy, approx. 5-7 minutes. Then add the bean sprouts and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cumin and chili flakes. Stir everything together well and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes. Season with pepper and salt.
- Add the bacon bits back to the pan and stir everything together well.
- Spoon the pointed cabbage mixture onto plates and serve with the cooked rice alongside. Sprinkle with chopped nuts for extra flavor and a bite. Enjoy your meal!
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