Bento sides

Garlic Egg Stir-Fried Cabbage (Bento Side)

Name: Garlic Egg Stir-Fried Cabbage (Bento Side)
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Cabbage 180g; Eggs 2; Garlic 2cloves

Quick-fried cabbage and egg with garlic—stays tasty as a bento side without turning watery.

Total 15 min Skillet Easy 2 servings

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Garlic Egg Stir-Fried Cabbage (Bento Side)

Stir-fry cabbage over high heat before adding egg so excess moisture stays down and bento texture holds better the next day.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 7 min · Cook 8 min

Shred the cabbage; mince the garlic. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp water until lightly frothy (water helps fluffier scrambled eggs).
Heat a skillet with a little cold oil over medium-low; stir-fry the garlic until fragrant. Add the cabbage over high heat and toss until evenly wilted but still slightly crisp.
Pour the eggs along the side of the pan and fold through; finish with salt and a little soy sauce.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

For bento, cook the egg a bit more thoroughly.

Refrigerate 1–2 days.

Substitutions

Add shredded carrot for sweetness and color.

Optional add-ins

+Diced ham+Shredded cheese+Chopped scallions

FAQ

Can I skip the soy sauce?

Yes—salt and white pepper work fine.

Will the bento get watery?

Let it cool before sealing the box to reduce condensation.

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