Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Shrimp

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Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Shrimp

This Asian stir-fried cabbage with dried shrimp is fast to prepare, full of flavors, and a perfect way to turn humble ingredients into something delicious. The finished dish has a vibrant mix of light green cabbage ribbons and tiny orange flecks of shrimp.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese, Vietnamese

Servings: people

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Sophie Pham

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

US Customary - Grams

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.

Notes

I use green pointed cabbage which is usually more tender than the round one, and I think you can try Savoy cabbage too.

My parents like the dish to be slightly on the saucy side, and this can be done by adding more liquid (water or stock) in Step 4.

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