Side Dish: China – 中式炒大白菜 ▶ Zhongshi Chao Da Baicai (Chinese-Style Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) Napa cabbage, chopped into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (e.g., peanut or canola)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp (15 g) fresh ginger, julienned
2 scallions, sliced
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
Pinch of sugar (optional)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add neutral oil.
2. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add Napa cabbage stems first; stir-fry 1–2 minutes, then add leafy parts.
4. Splash in soy sauce and a pinch of sugar; cook 1–2 minutes until just tender and still crisp.
5. Add a dash of rice vinegar and sesame oil; toss with scallions and red pepper flakes if using.
6. Taste and adjust salt; serve immediately with steamed rice.