Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Cabbage
Fridge Clean-Out! 4 Simple and Tasty Stir-Fried Side Dishes
Here are 4 simple stir-fried side dish recipes using ingredients you likely have at home. These dishes are healthy, flavorful, and perfect as main components or as everyday banchan (side dishes). Today, we’ll focus on the wonderfully crisp and sweet stir-fried cabbage!
Broccoli with Soybean Paste Dressing
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Walnuts
- 100g walnuts
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or malt syrup)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Chewy Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 50g dried wood ear mushrooms (rehydrated)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
Crisp Stir-Fried Cabbage
- 100g cabbage
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder (or other umami powder)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
- 100g walnuts
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or malt syrup)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Chewy Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 50g dried wood ear mushrooms (rehydrated)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy sauce)
- 3 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
Crisp Stir-Fried Cabbage
- 100g cabbage
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder (or other umami powder)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
- 100g cabbage
- 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 Tbsp broth (anchovy-kelp)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder (or other umami powder)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Broccoli with Soybean Paste Dressing] First, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute until slightly tender, avoiding overcooking. In a bowl, combine the blanched broccoli with 1 Tbsp soybean paste, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 4 Tbsp anchovy-kelp broth. Mix well to coat the broccoli evenly. 
Step 2
[Broccoli with Soybean Paste Dressing] Finally, add 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tsp sesame oil. Gently toss to combine. This creates a savory and delicious broccoli side dish perfect with rice. 
Step 3
[Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Walnuts] Lightly toast the 100g of walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat. Toasting enhances their nutty flavor and aroma. Stir for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn them. 
Step 4
[Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Walnuts] In the skillet, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce and 4 Tbsp anchovy-kelp broth. Bring to a simmer, then add the toasted walnuts and 2 Tbsp corn syrup. You can substitute with malt syrup or oligodang if preferred. 
Step 5
[Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Walnuts] Stir everything over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the walnuts. Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds to finish. These walnuts are great as a snack or as a topping for salads. 
Step 6
[Chewy Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms] Rehydrate the dried wood ear mushrooms in lukewarm water until softened. Rinse them thoroughly under running water. Once rehydrated, slice them into desired bite-sized pieces. Blanch the sliced mushrooms in boiling water for about 1 minute for a cleaner taste. 
Step 7
[Chewy Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms] In a bowl, lightly season the blanched wood ear mushrooms with 1 Tbsp fish sauce and gently toss. Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic and stir until fragrant, then add the seasoned wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry. You can use soy sauce instead of fish sauce if you prefer. 
Step 8
[Chewy Stir-Fried Wood Ear Mushrooms] Once the mushrooms are cooked through, add 3 Tbsp anchovy-kelp broth and continue to stir-fry. Finish by drizzling with sesame oil and sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds. For a touch of tanginess, you can add a tiny splash of vinegar while stir-frying. 
Step 9
[Crisp Stir-Fried Cabbage] Remove the core from the cabbage and slice it into strips about 2cm wide. Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and stir until fragrant. Add the sliced cabbage and stir-fry until it softens slightly. Add 2 Tbsp oyster sauce and 3 Tbsp anchovy-kelp broth, and continue to stir-fry. 
Step 10
[Crisp Stir-Fried Cabbage] When the cabbage is tender, stir in 2 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder for added umami. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Stir briefly to combine everything. This results in a wonderfully crisp and sweet stir-fried cabbage. For a little heat, finely chopped chili peppers can be added. 