Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage (La-Pai-Ts’ai)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 16

Spicy and Tangy Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage Recipe

Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage (La-Pai-Ts’ai)

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1 lb bok choy or 1 lb green cabbage
	2 tablespoons sugar
	2 tablespoons white vinegar
	1 tablespoon soy sauce
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
	1 tablespoon flavorless vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil

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Stir-Fried Spiced Cabbage, also known as La-Pai-Ts'ai, is a traditional Chinese dish that is popular around the world. The dish is characterized by its spicy and tangy flavors, which come from the combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in the sauce. In this recipe, the cabbage is stir-fried until it's wilted and then mixed with the flavorful sauce, making it a tasty and healthy side dish that can be ready in minutes.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the cabbage under cold water and slice it crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
2.	In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
3.	In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage to the wok and stir-fry it until the cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes.
4.	Add the sauce to the wok and stir-fry the cabbage for another 2-3 minutes.
5.	Transfer the stir-fried cabbage to a serving dish and serve immediately.

PROS

This stir-fried spiced cabbage recipe is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with many main courses.

The dish is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary restrictions.

CONS

The dish is quite spicy, making it unsuitable for those who can’t handle heat well.

It’s also high in sodium, which can be a concern for people watching their salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cabbage in this dish is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
The dish is low in calories and fat, making it a good option for people watching their weight.