Stir-fried cabbage is a familiar dish for most families’ meals. Crispy sweet cabbage combined with other ingredients creates stir-fried dishes that are delicious with rice. Let’s get into the kitchen with Tastetutorial.com to learn 2 ways to make stir-fried cabbage with meat at home!
1. Stir-fried cabbage with pork
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking time
25 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Cabbage with Pork For 3 people
Cabbage 1/2 head Pork belly 200 g Chopped garlic 1 tablespoon Green onion 1 stalk Cilantro 1 stalk Korean red pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon Chili sauce 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper/ salt)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- Pork that has been treated with chemicals will have a quite appealing color but will be dry, with firm meat fibers that do not stick to the hand, and when cut, it will be mushy inside and have an odor; if you press your finger into it and it doesn’t bounce back, definitely do not buy it.
- Do not buy pork that has a layer of lean meat next to the skin, bright red due to being injected with a type of growth stimulant.
- Good meat should be dry, not slippery, and have a normal smell and color.
- You should buy solid pieces of meat that have high elasticity; when you press your finger into the meat, it creates a dent but does not leave a mark when you lift your finger, and the meat fibers are even.
How to make Stir-fried Cabbage with Pork
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Preparation and marinating the pork
Wash the pork belly with diluted salt water, then rinse with cold water and let it drain. Cut the pork belly into thin pieces suitable for eating.
Place the pork in a bowl, marinate it with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, mixing well for the spices to seep into the meat, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
How to remove the odor from pork:
- Blanch the pork in boiling water to remove the meat odor.
- Use 3 – 4 shallots, peel and crush them, then throw them into the water, add the piece of meat, and boil for about 3 minutes; the shallots will help eliminate the odor very effectively.
See details: Tips for removing the odor from various kinds of meat
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Prepare other ingredients
For the cabbage, cut off the core, separate each leaf and soak it in diluted salt water for 5 – 7 minutes, then rinse with cold water until clean, drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Chives and cilantro, cut off the roots and wash well.
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Stir-fry cabbage
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to high and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, reduce the heat and add minced garlic to fry. When the garlic is fragrant and turns light golden, add the marinated pork and stir quickly until the meat is browned.
After about 5 minutes, the meat should be browned and slightly cooked, add 1/2 teaspoon of Korean chili powder and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce to the pan, and continue to stir to coat the meat evenly with the chili powder.
Increase the heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and continue to stir until the water in the pan boils vigorously, then add the cabbage, stir well to coat the cabbage with the chili powder, and season the dish with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Cover the pan, keep the heat medium, after 5 minutes open the lid, check that the meat and cabbage are cooked soft, adjust the seasoning to taste, then chop the chives and cilantro and add them to the pan, stir well for another minute before turning off the heat, serve the dish and enjoy.
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Final product
A plate of crispy and sweet stir-fried cabbage, deliciously presented and still steaming is incredibly appealing. The cabbage is cut into bite-sized pieces, soft yet retains its natural crispness and sweetness.
This dish, which is originally simple and familiar, has been creatively transformed with the pungent and spicy Korean chili powder, giving the dish an eye-catching orange-red color. Not only is this dish visually appealing, but it is also delicious, healthy, and very appetizing, making it worthy of being added to your family’s delicious meal list!
2. Stir-fried cabbage with beef
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried cabbage with beef For 3 people
Beef 150 gr Cabbage 1/2 head Shallots 2 bulbs Green onions 2 stalks Coriander A little Garlic 1 bulb Ginger 1 piece Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Bouillon powder 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper A little
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- You should prioritize selecting pieces of beef that are bright red with white streaks of fat, and the fat should be bright yellow. The beef should be tender, small, and not too fine in texture.
- If you gently press on a good piece of beef, it should have a firm texture and good elasticity, not feel sticky to the touch, and have no unpleasant or abnormal odors.
- You should avoid buying pieces of beef that are pale green or dark red, with dark yellow fat, white spots on the meat, and a mushy or slimy texture when touched.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious beef properly
How to prepare Stir-fried Cabbage with Beef
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Prepare the ingredients
Ginger, shallots, and garlic should be peeled, washed, smashed, and minced.
Green onions and coriander should be picked to remove wilted or dry leaves, washed, dried, and chopped.
Cabbage should be sliced thinly, washed with cold water, and drained in a basket.
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Preparing and Marinating Beef
Buy beef, trim off the excess white fat around the piece of meat, wash it clean, let it drain, then slice it thinly, and transfer the beef to a large bowl.
Marinate the beef with minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of bouillon powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly absorbed by the meat, and marinate the beef for at least 15 minutes.
How to Eliminate the Smell of Beef
- You can rub salt evenly over the piece of meat and then rinse it well with water.
- Soak the meat in a little diluted white wine for about 5 minutes and then rinse it well with water.
- Additionally, you can also use lemon to scrub the piece of meat and then rinse it with water.
See details: How to prepare clean, odor-free beef
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Stir-fried cabbage
Place a pan on the stove over high heat with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced onion and garlic to sauté. Once the onion and garlic turn golden and aromatic, add the beef and stir quickly to cook the meat to medium-rare without being tough. After about 5 – 7 minutes, when the beef is cooked, turn off the heat and transfer the beef to a bowl.
Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot, add the cabbage and stir continuously. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce to the cabbage, and stir-fry the cabbage for another 5 minutes until it is tender.
When the cabbage is soft and translucent, add the cooked beef, stir well for another 2 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, and then turn off the heat.
The dish is ready to be plated with a sprinkle of black pepper on top for enjoyment!
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Finished Dish
Stir-fried cabbage with beef is served steaming, the warm aroma of black pepper fills the kitchen.
The cabbage is cut into small pieces for easy eating, stir-fried just until cooked, both soft and crunchy. The crispy sweet fragrant cabbage paired with the chewy beef stir-fried to perfection, soaked in spices is incredibly appetizing when served with white fluffy rice.
This is exactly a simple dish, easy to make, time-saving yet still very delicious, suitable to add to your family meal menu.
In addition to the method of making stir-fried cabbage with beef mentioned above, Tastetutorial.com would like to introduce you to another delicious way to make this dish shared by sister Trang. Hope to bring richness and diversity to your family meal menu:
See details: How to make stir-fried cabbage with beef (recipe shared by user)
How to choose fresh and delicious cabbage
- You should choose cabbages that are round and even in shape, have a slightly dark green color, feel a bit heavy when picked up, and are firm; those are the good ones.
- Do not buy cabbages that are flat or oval-shaped, as these are likely to be spongy and not firm.
- Avoid purchasing cabbages that are light in color, as they may be old, tough with many fibers, and not tasty.
- Avoid buying cabbages with wilted outer leaves or those that have turned yellow.
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Above is a guide article on 2 ways to make stir-fried cabbage with meat, delicious and appealing, simple for a family meal that is extremely easy to make and anyone can do it. Wishing you success with these recipes!
*Images and recipes referenced from the YouTube channel What to Eat Here?, COUNTRYSIDE CUISINE
