Crisp cabbage in a tangy, spicy sauce with ginger, garlic, and chili. Ready in 20 minutes for bold Chinese flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium head green cabbage (about 28 oz), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 3 scallions, sliced diagonally
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
07 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili garlic sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
→ Seasonings and Oil
11 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Additional sliced scallions
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are just beginning to wilt but remain crisp.
05 - Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
06 - Add black pepper, salt, and scallions. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra scallions if desired. Serve hot.
