Golden Ratio Bacon and Cabbage Stir-fry: Super Simple Side Dish & Rice Bowl Topping
Quick and Easy Bacon and Cabbage Stir-fry Recipe
Crispy cabbage and flavorful bacon come together to create a hearty side dish. It’s so easy to make, perfect for busy days, and can also be transformed into a delicious rice bowl by topping it with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg! Discover this magical recipe that awakens your appetite with its rich texture and savory taste.
Main Ingredients- 1/8 head fresh cabbage
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 5 whole garlic cloves
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Remove the tough core from the fresh cabbage, rinse it thoroughly under running water, and then thinly slice it into 1cm wide shreds.
Step 2
Pat the thick-cut bacon dry with paper towels to remove excess grease, then slice it into pieces similar in width to the shredded cabbage. This step helps to enhance the bacon’s flavor when stir-fried.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice the 5 whole garlic cloves into slivers. Slicing the garlic thinly allows its aroma to infuse more deeply into the dish as it cooks, adding wonderful depth.
Step 4
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced bacon and garlic slivers and stir-fry until fragrant. The bacon will begin to render its fat, and the garlic will become aromatic.
Step 5
Once the garlic starts to turn translucent, add all the shredded cabbage to the pan. Continue to stir-fry over medium heat just until the cabbage begins to wilt slightly. Cooking it briefly like this preserves its delightful crispiness.
Step 6
As soon as the cabbage shows signs of wilting, add the oyster sauce (1/2 Tbsp) around the edges of the pan. This helps to toast the sauce slightly and release its rich flavor.
Step 7
Next, add the dark soy sauce (1 Tbsp). Continue to stir-fry for about 2 more minutes, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the sauce. The cabbage will gain a glossy sheen, and a delicious aroma will fill your kitchen.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry for a nutty finish. Your delicious Bacon and Cabbage Stir-fry is ready to be served! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
