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Taiwanese Braised Cabbage

Irresistibly Delicious Taiwanese Braised Cabbage Recipe

This Taiwanese Braised Cabbage is a simple yet delightful dish, celebrating the crispness of Napa cabbage and umami flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 large Napa Cabbage chopped
  • to taste Salt
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Shallot Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Add-Ins
  • 10-15 slices Shiitake Mushrooms sliced
  • 5 slices Fried Tofu
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Four Season Scallion Sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoons Ground White Pepper
  • 1.5 cups Dashi Stock or Mushroom Stock

Equipment

  • Large Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by chopping the large Napa cabbage into separate stems and greens.
  2. In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons of Golden Shallot Oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Introduce 10-15 slices of shiitake mushrooms into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  4. Toss in the chopped Napa cabbage stems and stir, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Mix in 2 tablespoons of Four Season Scallion Sauce, 0.5 teaspoons of ground white pepper, and 5 slices of fried tofu, followed by 1.5 cups of dashi stock, stirring to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low and let the Taiwanese Braised Cabbage simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Taste and season with salt as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months. Reheat gently.

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