Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles
Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles is an easy, satisfying meal in and of itself, but it can also be served as a side dish.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 small bundles dried glass noodles
- 1½ pounds Taiwanese cabbage ((680g))
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 slices ginger ((julienned))
- 4 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
- 3-4 dried red chilies
- Salt ((to taste))
- 2 scallions ((chopped))
Instructions
- 1
Soak 2 small bundles of dried glass noodles in cold water for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Drain and cut the glass noodles in half lengthwise. Set aside.
- 2
Julienne the cabbage thinly. Prepare the stir fry sauce by mixing together 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce, ½ teaspoon black vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and ½ cup water.
- 3
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook the ginger and garlic until the garlic has browned lightly. Add the cabbage, and turn the heat to the highest setting. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted. Add the dried chilies (if using).
- 4
Add the prepared sauce and the glass noodles. Stir and mix everything well, turning down the heat a bit if the dish is becoming too dry and risks getting burned. Salt to taste and add the scallions. Stir to combine once more, and serve!