Description
A delightful and quick stir-fry featuring tender-crisp sliced cabbage and perfectly chewy glass noodles, all coated in a savory, aromatic sauce with a hint of chili and garlic.
Ingredients
1/2 medium head (approx. 450g / 1 lb) green cabbage, thinly sliced
200g / 7 oz (dried weight) glass noodles, soaked in hot water until pliable and drained
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1–2 pieces dried chili pepper (or to taste)
3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1–2 tablespoons cooking oil (e.g., vegetable, canola)
Instructions
- Soak the glass noodles in a bowl of hot water for 5–10 minutes, until soft and pliable.
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Drain well and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside.
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Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the dried chili pepper and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add the thinly sliced cabbage to the wok and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, tossing continuously, until the cabbage is softened but still crisp-tender.
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Add the drained glass noodles to the wok.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the noodles and cabbage.
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Stir-fry for another 3–5 minutes, tossing constantly, until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles and cabbage are glossy and evenly coated.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure glass noodles are not over-soaked to maintain their chewy texture.
Do not overcrowd the wok; cook cabbage in batches if necessary for best stir-frying results.
Adjust chili peppers to your preferred spice level; remove seeds for less heat.
A dash of sesame oil can be added at the very end for an extra layer of nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 750mg
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage glass noodles stir fry, glass noodle stir fry, cabbage noodle dish, Asian stir fry, quick stir fry, vegetarian stir fry
