Cap Cai

Name: Cap Cai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 shallots, sliced; 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 cups broccoli florets, cut florets; 4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp cornstarch

An Indonesian vegetable stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and a savory light sauce.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, sliced
1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets, cut florets
4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced shallots, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4

Add 2 sliced carrots, 2 cups cut florets broccoli florets, and 4 cups chopped Napa cabbage, cooking for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp cornstarch, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens.

Questions

Can I make Cap Cai gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cap Cai keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cap Cai?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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