Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
This stir-fried cabbage with dried shrimp is a simple Asian vegetable dish that combines tender cabbage with the savory, umami-rich taste of dried shrimp. It is fast to prepare, full of flavors, and a perfect way to turn humble ingredients into something delicious.
You need very few ingredients for this recipe, mainly shredded cabbage, minced garlic, and dried shrimp that have been soaked and finely chopped. Dried shrimp can be found at Asian grocery stores and it is one of the staple in Vietnamese cuisine. In Vietnamese cooking, it is a pantry staple that adds depth to stir-fries, broths, and sauces, like in Vietnamese sate sauce, sautéed sweet corn with dried shrimp, or the classic Hanoi bún thang noodle soup.
The shrimp are first sautéed with garlic until fragrant, releasing a deep seafood aroma. Then the cabbage is added and stir-fried to absorb the flavors. I like to use green pointed cabbage for this dish since it is usually more tender than the round variety, and I think you can use Savoy cabbage too.
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Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 oz dried shrimp (about ¼ cup or 30g)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 lb cabbage, shredded (about 12 oz / 350g shredded or 6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- black pepper
Instructions
- Soak dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain and chop finely.
- In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped dried shrimp and continue to sauté for another minute.
- Slightly increase the heat, then add shredded cabbage and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. You may add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help soften the cabbage while stir-frying.
- Add salt and continue to stir-fry until the vegetable is cooked to your liking. If it takes too long, you can cover the pan briefly. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with black pepper.
