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.

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Questions

What should Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until cabbage is crisp-tender.

Is Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage keto-friendly?

A serving of Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

Does Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp dried small shrimp, rehydrated. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 85 calories, with 3 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage?

Refrigerate what is left of Taiwanese Stir-Fried Cabbage within two hours and eat it 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.

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