Stir-fried cabbage recipe (15 minutes!)

Learn how to fry cabbage to make it sweet, caramel and butter! This simple stir-fried cabbage recipe is ready in just 15 minutes.

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This simple and healthy garlic stir-fried cabbage recipe is a satisfying vegetarian side dish that can go with almost anything! Let me show you how to sauté cabbage-it is very simple-using a simple technique to make it taste like butter and sweet caramel.

If you like the taste of fried cabbage, you can also make it into a dinner Stir-fried cabbage and sausage In a pan.My other favorite cabbage recipes include Cabbage rolls, Southern Stir-Fried Cabbage, with Asian cabbage salad.

Stir-fried cabbage ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for a stir-fried cabbage recipe, the role of each ingredient in the recipe, and alternative options. For measurement, please refer to the recipe card below.

• vegetables – Look for firm cabbage without brown spots. Remove the outer leaves before cutting. I prefer fried green cabbage, but you can also use red cabbage for this recipe.
• olive oil – Use regular or light olive oil for stir-frying. Avocado oil is also effective.
• garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor, or Put it in a jar For convenience.
• butter -Optional, but the taste is highly recommended! Most stir-fried cabbage recipes only use oil, or they mix butter with oil (this is a myth, this lowers the smoke point of butter-it is not!). On the contrary, in this recipe, we add butter at the end of cooking, so you can get the same taste without risking burning.
• Balsamic vinegar – Optional, but will add a rich flavor. You can also use white balsamic vinegar or even apple cider vinegar.
• Sea salt and black pepper

How to fry cabbage

This section shows how to make the best stir-fried cabbage with step-by-step photos and detailed information about the technique. For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.

• Cut the cabbage. Want to know how to cut cabbage for frying? Super simple: cut the cabbage into quarters, cut off and discard the core, and finally slice each quarter into thin slices. (See the visual effects below!)

tip: Want chopped cabbage? You can also use the chopping attachment of the food processor to chop the cabbage.

• Stir-fry garlic. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch pan and saute the garlic until fragrant.

tip: I recommend one Enamel cast iron saucepan like this. When you add the cabbage later, it is large enough to put all the cabbage in, and it is heated very well (and evenly!) to achieve maximum caramelization.

• Fried cabbage. Add the cabbage to the pot and fry until the cabbage is caramelized.

tip: Stir with tongs every few minutes, but don’t stir frequently. Frequent stirring will prevent the cabbage from caramelizing.

• Add flavor. Stir in butter and / or Balsamic vinegar In the pot (if using), cook for another minute or two. This is sweet and buttery!

for reference: Butter has a very low smoke point, which is why we added it at the end. This gives us a buttery taste without burning.

• season. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

Variations of Stir-Fried Cabbage

• Fried cabbage and sausage – Similar recipe, but with sausage added to make it a one-pot meal.
• Stir-fried cabbage and onions – Before putting the cabbage in the pot, fry the thinly sliced ​​onions for a few minutes, and then follow the written recipe.
• Stir-fried cabbage with bacon -Follow me Tips for stir-fried cabbage in the south.
• Asian Stir-Fried Cabbage – Use soy sauce or coconut amino instead of balsamic vinegar. You can also add some roasted sesame oil at the end (don’t use it for frying, it has a very low smoke point!) and/or sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Spicy Stir-fried Cabbage – Add a little chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, or even Sriracha.

Storage instructions

• Storage: Store the fried cabbage in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat the cabbage in the microwave or hot pan until it is hot.
• freeze: Stir-fried cabbage can be frozen for 2-3 months. Thaw before reheating.

What to serve with fried cabbage

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Learn how to fry cabbage to make it sweet, caramel and butter! This simple stir-fried cabbage recipe is ready in just 15 minutes.

Preparation time 5 minute

Cooking time 10 minute

total time 15 minute

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1. Cut the cabbage into quarters. Cut out and discard the core. Cut the cabbage into thin slices and then shred it.

2. Put the olive oil in the pot and heat 12 or 13 inch high side pan Medium high temperature. Add garlic and fry for about a minute, until fragrant.

3. Add the chopped cabbage. (If you can’t put all the cabbage in the pot at once, add it in batches, let it wilt a little bit and then add more.) 10-15 minutes, Until the cabbage is caramelized.use clamp Stir the cabbage every 1-2 minutes during the stir-frying process, but don’t stir it frequently, because constant stirring can prevent browning.

4. If using butter and/or balsamic vinegar (to add flavor), reduce the heat to medium-low during the last minute or two of cooking. Add butter until melted, and/or balsamic.

5. Remove from heat source. Season with salt and pepper.

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Recipe notes

Serving size: 1 cup

nutrient content

The amount per serving. The amount in the formula description above.

Calories 100

fat 6.7-

protein 2 grams

Total carbohydrates 9.7-

Net carbohydrates 5.9g

fiber 3.8g

sugar 5.3-

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