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Asian Skillet Cabbage Recipe

Craving Chinese takeout but watching your carbs? This Asian Skillet Cabbage is the perfect low-carb alternative! Forget cauliflower rice – this recipe delivers big, bold flavors without the texture compromises. The secret? A delicious combination of sesame oil and soy sauce that creates an irresistible umami punch. Simple, fast (ready in 11 minutes!), and endlessly customizable – add your favorite protein, veggies, or spices to make it your own. This recipe is a fantastic base for endless low-carb culinary adventures!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 103.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Skillet Cabbage

  • 1 medium head cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 0 onion
  • 0 salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions (optional)
  • sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Asian Skillet Cabbage

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium head of cabbage, thinly sliced, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, stirring to coat the cabbage.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of grated ginger and 1 clove of minced garlic. Stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Optional: Add your favorite protein (1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp) and/or vegetables (1/2 cup sliced bell peppers, 1/4 cup chopped scallions) during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g

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