Sour and Spicy Cabbage
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Sour and Spicy Cabbage

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Sour and Spicy Cabbage

About This Recipe

This irresistible Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Sauce is a flavor-packed side dish that pairs perfectly with a juicy grilled steak. Tender cabbage stalks and leaves are stir-fried until soft, then coated in a tangy, spicy-sweet sauce made with balsamic vinegar, light soy sauce, garlic chili sauce, and a kick of chili oil. The secret? A quick simmer to meld the flavors and a cornstarch slurry for a glossy, restaurant-quality finish. With just the right balance of heat, saltiness, and sweetness, this dish transforms humble cabbage into a standout accompaniment. Easy to make yet bursting with bold umami depth, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves vibrant, saucy stir-fries. Serve it alongside steak for a satisfying meal that’s both simple and sensational!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • Chinese cabbage 250g
  • steak 150g
The aromatics
  • cornstarch 5g
  • oil 2 tablespoons
The sauce & seasonings
  • light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons
  • ordinary vinegar 3 tablespoons
  • garlic chili sauce 0.5 tablespoon
  • chili pepper a little (pre-fried)
  • sugar 5g

menu_book Directions

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First, mix the sauce: 1 tablespoon light soy sauce + 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or 3 tablespoons ordinary vinegar.
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Add half a tablespoon of garlic chili sauce.
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Add 1g salt and about 5g sugar. Since the garlic chili sauce is already salty, not much salt is needed.
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Add a little chili pepper, which is chili pepper mixed with oil and fried beforehand.
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Mix the sauce well.
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Step 6
Wash 250g of Chinese cabbage and separate the stalks from the leaves.
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Step 7
Heat some oil in a pan, add the cabbage stalks, and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.
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Step 8
Stir-fry until the stalks become soft.
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Add the cabbage leaves and stir-fry until they release water.
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Cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes, remove the lid and pour out excess water.
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Pour in the mixed sauce and stir-fry evenly.
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Mix about 5g of cornstarch with water in a 2:3 ratio and add it to the cabbage to thicken.
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Stir-fry until it thickens and it’s ready to be served.
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The dish is done, and it can be served with a grilled steak.

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