Bento sides

Bento Stir-Fried Cabbage

Name: Bento Stir-Fried Cabbage
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Cabbage 250g

Garlic cabbage stir-fried fast so it stays crisp in a bento the next day.

Total 14 min Skillet Easy 1 servings

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High heat and a short cook keep cabbage from turning mushy overnight.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 8 min

Wash cabbage and cut into chunks; slice garlic.
Heat oil over medium-high; sizzle garlic until fragrant.
Add cabbage and stir-fry 2 minutes.
Splash in water, cover 1 minute, then uncover and stir-fry until tender-crisp.
Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately while hot.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Add shredded carrot for color.

Refrigerate up to 2 days; microwave about 40 seconds.

FAQ

Can I use bok choy instead?

Yes—shorten the cook to about 3 minutes total.

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