Crispy and Delicious Cabbage and Bacon Stir-fry Recipe
Simple Cabbage and Bacon Stir-fry Recipe: Perfect with Rice!
This is a recipe for a quick and easy cabbage and bacon stir-fry, perfect for using up leftover vegetables in your fridge. The fantastic combination of crisp cabbage and savory bacon makes it an irresistible side dish for rice! Create a wonderful meal with simple ingredients.
Main Ingredients- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 230g fresh cabbage
- 10 cloves aromatic garlic
- 1/2 stalk crisp green onion
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/4 carrot for color
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin cooking, carefully check and prepare all the necessary ingredients. Rinse the cabbage thoroughly under running water, then soak it in water with a little vinegar for about 5 minutes. This helps remove any residual pesticides and keeps the cabbage fresher. After draining, cut the cabbage into large, bite-sized cubes. Slice the bacon into manageable pieces, about 2-3 cm long.
Step 2
Peel and chop the onion and carrot into similar-sized pieces. Slice the green onion into rounds to add aroma. Thinly slice the garlic into ‘slits’ (julienne or thin slices); this allows its fragrance to infuse more deeply during the stir-fry, enhancing the flavor.
Step 3
Now, let’s start cooking! Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of savory cooking oil. A well-heated pan ensures the ingredients will stir-fry beautifully.
Step 4
First, add the sliced green onions and garlic slices to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Once the gentle aroma of the green onion and garlic begins to spread, your base for the stir-fry is ready. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 5
Once the fragrant oil from the green onions and garlic is released, add the prepared bacon to the pan and stir-fry together. As the bacon renders its fat, it will add even more savory flavor.
Step 6
When the bacon starts to turn golden brown, add the chopped onion and carrot. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Cooking the vegetables until they become slightly translucent will bring out their natural sweetness.
Step 7
Now, add the star of our dish, the cabbage, to the pan! Gently toss to combine with the other ingredients.
Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons of rich soy sauce, pouring it around the edges of the pan. This allows the soy sauce to caramelize slightly, deepening its flavor.
Step 9
Next, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce for an umami boost, essential for many Asian dishes. Oyster sauce elevates the overall taste of the dish.
Step 10
Add 0.5 tablespoon of sugar to provide a subtle sweetness. Be mindful not to make it too sweet; just a touch is perfect.
Step 11
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide for a glossy finish and added sweetness. Oligosaccharide gives the dish a pleasant sheen, making it look even more appealing.
Step 12
Sprinkle in about 0.2 teaspoons of black pepper for a hint of spice. Now, turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry quickly, just until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still retains its crispness. Avoid overcooking, as the cabbage can become mushy. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Step 13
Transfer the delicious cabbage and bacon stir-fry to a serving plate. Finish by sprinkling 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the top. Your wonderful cabbage and bacon stir-fry is ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
