Crispy Cabbage Stir-Fry with Doubanjiang: A Simple & Delicious Side Dish!
Crispy Cabbage Stir-Fry with Doubanjiang: A Simple & Delicious Side Dish!
Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe / Savory & Sweet Cabbage Doubanjiang Stir-Fry
Discover how to make a delicious stir-fried side dish using Doubanjiang (spicy broad bean paste). Watch the detailed cooking process starting from 03:21. This recipe transforms simple cabbage into a flavorful meal accompaniment that’s perfect for any rice dish.
Main Ingredients- Fresh cabbage 100g (about 1/4 of a small head)
- Sweet onion 1/4 medium
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the cabbage. Wash a fresh, firm head of cabbage thoroughly, then slice it into uniform strips about 0.5cm thick. Avoid slicing too thinly, as this can make the cabbage mushy when stir-fried; a slightly thicker cut will help maintain its pleasant crispiness.
Step 2
Next, slice the onion into strips similar in thickness to the cabbage. Slicing the onion not too thinly will help it release its natural sweetness and retain a nice texture after cooking.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and gently sauté until fragrant. It’s important to cook the garlic slowly to infuse its aromatic flavor into the oil without burning it.
Step 4
Once you can smell the garlic’s aroma, add the sliced onions to the pan and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry until the onions become translucent, which will enhance their natural sweetness.
Step 5
When the onions are partially cooked, add all the prepared cabbage strips to the pan. Sprinkle the pinch of salt over the cabbage as you add it. Salt helps draw out some moisture from the cabbage and seasons it lightly. Continue to stir-fry until the cabbage begins to soften slightly.
Step 6
Finally, add the Doubanjiang (1/2 Tbsp), sugar (1 Tbsp), and vinegar (1 tsp) to the pan. Stir-fry everything together quickly over high heat for about 1 minute, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the sauce. This will create a delicious, crisp cabbage stir-fry with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Serve it hot over rice for a truly satisfying meal!
