Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage
Sweet-sour stir-fried napa cabbage with a chili kick.
Ingredients
- ½ head Napa cabbage
- 3 Dried chilies
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Chinkiang black vinegar
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
Method
- Tear the cabbage into pieces and slice the garlic.
- Whisk the black vinegar, soy, and sugar together into a sauce.
- Sizzle the dried chilies and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, then add the cabbage and stir-fry over high heat until wilted but still crisp.
- Pour in the sauce and toss until glossy.
- Tip onto a plate and serve.
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About Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage
Vinegar-glazed napa cabbage is a quick, sweet-sour stir-fry that makes the most of napa's tender leaves and juicy, crisp ribs. Because napa is more delicate and watery than round cabbage, it wilts fast, so the goal is to cook it over high heat just until the leaves soften while the stems keep their crunch. Torn into pieces, it hits the wok in a flash and picks up a light char that deepens its natural sweetness.
The flavor comes from a sauce whisked ahead — Chinkiang black vinegar, soy, and sugar — plus dried chilies and garlic sizzled in the oil first to lay down heat and fragrance. Poured in at the end and tossed until glossy, that sauce gives the cabbage a balanced tang and a gentle chili kick, the sugar rounding off the vinegar's edge. It's a low-carb, vegan side that comes together in about fifteen minutes and pairs naturally with rice and richer braised or roasted dishes, cutting through them with its brightness.
Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage?
A serving has about 99 calories — 1.5g protein, 7.9g carbs, 7.1g fat, 0.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Vinegar-Glazed Napa Cabbage make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.