Best 7 Asian Pork Cabbage Stir Fry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asian cuisine with our tantalizing Asian Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry recipes. These dishes are a symphony of flavors, blending the savory richness of pork with the crisp freshness of cabbage, all enveloped in a delectable symphony of Asian sauces and spices.

From the classic stir-fry to the innovative variations, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. The traditional method of stir-frying ensures that the ingredients retain their vibrant colors and nutrients, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly flavorful.

For those seeking a quick and easy meal, the 15-Minute Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is an ideal choice. With minimal preparation and cooking time, this recipe delivers a satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

For those with a taste for bold flavors, the Spicy Szechuan Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This dish features a fiery sauce made with Szechuan peppercorns, chili peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices, resulting in a dish that is both spicy and addictive.

If you prefer a milder flavor profile, the Sweet and Sour Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a delightful option. This recipe combines the tanginess of pineapple and vinegar with the sweetness of brown sugar, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will appeal to all palates.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the Tofu and Cabbage Stir-Fry offers a protein-packed and flavorful dish. With tender tofu taking the place of pork, this recipe delivers a satisfying meal that is rich in plant-based protein and umami flavor.

No matter your dietary preferences or flavor inclinations, these Asian Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry recipes offer a diverse range of culinary delights. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and textures that these dishes have to offer.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE SHREDDED CABBAGE STIR-FRY



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Cabbage stir-fry is a really tasty dish that's savory, tangy, and very satisfying. Plus,this cabbage stir-fry is CHEAP and quick to prepare.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
6 oz. pork belly ((170g, pork loin, or chicken, thinly sliced))
5 cloves garlic ((smashed and cut in half))
5 dried red chilies ((deseeded and roughly chopped))
1 1/2 lb. cabbage ((680g, hand-shredded into bite sized pieces, washed, and thoroughly dried))
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
2 scallions ((cut into 2-inch lengths))

Steps:

  • In a wok over high heat, add the oil. Sear the meat until caramelized. Add the garlic and chili, turn down the heat to medium, and stir-fry for a minute, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the cabbage, wine, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Turn up the heat to high, cover the lid and let the cabbage cook for 1-2 minutes. Uncover the lid, and stir in the black vinegar, scallions, and salt to taste. The cabbage should be wilted, but still slightly crunchy and caramelized. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 298 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PORK CABBAGE STIR-FRY



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The ginger comes through nicely in this colorful napa cabbage stir-fry that is lower in fat and sodium than many. It's great served over steamed rice or cooked noodles. -Marcie Nor of Macungie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 2-inch strips
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 pounds Chinese or napa cabbage, thinly sliced
Hot cooked rice
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in wine or broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add the carrots, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add cabbage; stir-fry until cabbage is wilted. , Stir soy sauce mixture; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK AND CABBAGE STIR FRY



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Amazing pork and cabbage stir fry with a dry pot method

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

100 g pork belly (skin removed and sliced)
5 large leaves of cabbage (washed, hand shredded and completely drained)
4 garlic cloves (sliced)
1 small chunk of ginger (sliced)
4 fresh Thai peppers (cut into small circles)
3 green onions (cut into small sections and separate green parts and white part)
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tbsp. sesame oil

Steps:

  • Spread a very little amount of oil in wok and fry the pork belly until cured and browned. Move them to one side of the wok.
  • Place garlic, ginger, scallion white and Thai peppers. Fry for half minutes until aromatic.
  • Add cabbage in, make a quick stir fry, then add light soy sauce, salt and sugar. Mix in sesame oil too. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SUPER EASY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE



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A very simple stir-fry dish. The reason for using only soya sauce for stir-frying cabbage is that it brings out the natural sweetness in the cabbage itself.

Provided by iken

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for a few seconds until it begins to brown. Stir in the cabbage until it is coated in oil; cover the wok, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce, and cook and stir for another minute. Increase the heat to high, and stir in the Chinese cooking wine. Cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 269.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SWEET AND SPICY PORK AND NAPA CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH SPICY NOODLES



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The Thai sweet chili sauce gives this dish a sweet and spicy flavor that my kids love. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less of the sauce or adding additional red pepper flakes, if you like it really hot.

Provided by thriftybob

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces dry Chinese noodles
3 tablespoons soy sauce
¾ cup sweet chili sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons sesame oil
½ cup soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (1 pound) pork loin, cut into 2-inch strips
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 onions, cut into bite-size pieces
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
3 cups chopped napa cabbage
¾ cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
3 red bell peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Whisk together the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, the ground ginger, and the sesame oil in a large bowl; add the drained Chinese noodles and toss to coat; set aside
  • Whisk together the 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl; add the pork and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork, onions, and red pepper flakes to the oil; cook until the pork is browned completely. Stir in 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, the napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook and stir until vegetables are completely heated, about 5 minutes. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the stir fry, stirring until the mixture thickens. Serve the stir-fry over the noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 2131.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

STIR-FRIED PORK WITH NAPA CABBAGE



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Medallions of pork tenderloin and large strips of cabbage make for a quick and satisfying stir-fry.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Pork     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1-lb) pork tenderloin
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
2 lb Napa cabbage, quartered lengthwise, cored, and cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Accompaniment: rice

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard any silver skin from pork (do not trim fat). Cut pork across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then toss with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl.
  • Stir together vinegar, salt, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl.
  • Stir together water and remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a cup.
  • Rinse cabbage in a large colander. Tap colander lightly, then transfer cabbage to a large bowl with water still clinging to leaves.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add pork in 1 layer as quickly as possible. Cook, undisturbed, until pork begins to brown, about 3 minutes, then turn over and cook, undisturbed, until browned but still pink in center, about 1 minute more. Transfer pork and any juices to a plate. Do not clean skillet.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry garlic and ginger 30 seconds. Add half of cabbage and stir-fry over high heat until cabbage is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining cabbage (skillet will be very full), along with any water in bowl, and soy sauce mixture, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until all of cabbage is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add pork, along with any juices accumulated on plate, and bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture, then pour into skillet and boil, stirring, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt, then serve sprinkled with cilantro.

SPICY STIR-FRIED CABBAGE



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This is a vegetarian version of a classic Chinese stir-fry. The authentic versions I've encountered include some pork or bacon, but the chilies, ginger, garlic, star anise and the cabbage are flavorful enough without meat. I've added carrots for color.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 star anise, broken in half
2 teaspoons soy sauce (more to taste)
2 tablespoons Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 small cabbage, 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, quartered, cored and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch shreds
1 medium carrot, cut into julienne
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons minced chives, Chinese chives or cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and star anise in a small bowl. Combine the soy sauce and wine or sherry in another small bowl.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting it back and forth. Add the garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and star anise. Stir-fry for a few seconds, just until fragrant, then add the cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for one to two minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt, then add the salt and wine/soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook over high heat for one minute until just wilted. Uncover and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then stir in the chives or cilantro and remove from the heat. The cabbage should be crisp-tender. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, crisp cabbage. Avoid using cabbage that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the stir-fry gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • If you like your stir-fries spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers.
  • Serve the stir-fry over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
  • Garnish the stir-fry with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts.

Conclusion:

This Asian pork and cabbage stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and vegetables, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it over rice, noodles, or quinoa, and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts.

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