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Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir Fry

Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir Fry: Quick, Crunchy Comfort!

Quick and delicious Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir Fry marries crispy cabbage with mung bean noodles in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 150 grams mung bean vermicelli soak in boiling water
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 cups cabbage sliced into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 pieces dried chili peppers whole or chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to taste
Optional Add-ons
  • 1 cup protein (e.g. eggs or ground pork)
  • 1 cup vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, carrots) for added color and nutrients

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium pot
  • Colander
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Add mung bean vermicelli and cook until al-dente, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then cut into 3" strands.
  2. In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add peanut oil, and wait until shimmering.
  4. Add dried chili peppers and minced garlic to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Introduce the sliced cabbage, season with salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly crunchy.
  6. Fold in the glass noodles and pour the sauce over. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 780mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Soak vermicelli properly and don't overcook the cabbage to maintain crunch. Customize the dish with proteins and additional vegetables as desired.

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