Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage

Name: Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 1 head Taiwanese cabbage, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tbsp dried small shrimp, rehydrated; 1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

A classic Taiwanese side dish featuring sweet flat cabbage flash-fried with garlic, carrot, and dried shrimp for deep umami flavor.

16 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 head Taiwanese cabbage, chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tbsp dried small shrimp, rehydrated
1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp high-heat cooking oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.
2

Add 4 sliced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp rehydrated dried small shrimp, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Toss in 1 head chopped Taiwanese cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes to coat with oil.
4

Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid, and steam for 2 minutes until cabbage is crisp-tender.
5

Uncover, season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper, and stir-fry for 1 final minute.

Questions

How long does Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage?

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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