Description
Sizzling Stir-Fried Cabbage with Egg brings Chinese home cooking straight to your kitchen, offering a quick and nourishing meal. Crisp cabbage and fluffy eggs dance together in a simple yet satisfying skillet, delivering comfort with each delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 small head cabbage, shredded
- 2 eggs, beaten
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for spice)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional for flavor)
Garnish:
- Green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high heat, preparing the cooking surface with oil.
- Introduce minced garlic, releasing its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate shredded cabbage, tossing vigorously to ensure even heat distribution and cooking for 3-4 minutes until leaves become tender yet maintain a slight crispness.
- Create a clearing in the pan, allowing space for egg preparation by pouring beaten eggs into the vacant area.
- Allow eggs to set momentarily, then skillfully break them into small, irregular fragments using a spatula.
- Thoroughly integrate scrambled eggs with cabbage, ensuring comprehensive mixture and consistent coating.
- Enhance flavor profile by seasoning with soy sauce, introducing a pinch of salt, cracked pepper, and optional chili flakes for subtle heat.
- Drizzle a delicate stream of sesame oil across the dish, imparting a nutty, rich undertone.
- Finalize preparation by scattering freshly chopped green onions or sprinkling toasted sesame seeds as a vibrant garnish.
- Transfer immediately to serving plates, presenting the dish while retaining its optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Enhance texture by cutting cabbage into uniform, thin strips for even cooking and appealing presentation.
- Prevent soggy cabbage by maintaining high heat and quick stir-frying to preserve crisp-tender texture.
- Customize protein options by substituting eggs with tofu, tempeh, or cooked chicken for varied dietary preferences.
- Balance flavors by adjusting soy sauce and spice levels according to personal taste, using low-sodium soy sauce for healthier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg