Asian-Style Cabbage Stir-Fry

This Asian-style cabbage stir-fry is fast, flavourful, and incredibly healthy. Using crisp organic vegetables from your organic box Large Family Box, it's ready in just 15 minutes. The cabbage stays crunchy, the flavours are bold, and it's the perfect quick weeknight side dish or light main meal.

Serves: 4 | Cooking Time: 18 minutes

  • ½ head green cabbage, shredded
  • 300g cucumber, julienned
  • 400g red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped
  • 600g carrots, julienned or grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)
  • 2 spring onions, sliced (optional)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Organic Chicken 400g sliced, OR Tofu cubed

  1. Prep all vegetables: Shred cabbage, julienne cucumber and carrots, slice onions, chop spinach. Set aside in separate piles for easy stir-frying.
  2. If using chicken or tofu, cook it first. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Cook protein until done, remove and set aside.
  3. Heat remaining oil in the same wok over high heat until very hot.
  4. Add sliced red onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let it burn!
  6. Add shredded cabbage and julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, tossing constantly. Cabbage should soften slightly but stay crunchy.
  7. Add julienned cucumber. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add chopped spinach. Toss for 1 minute until just wilted.
  8. Push vegetables to the side. Pour soy sauce, vinegar, and honey into the center of the wok. Let it bubble for a few seconds.
  9. Toss everything together to coat vegetables in the sauce. Return cooked protein to the wok if using. Toss to combine.
  10. Drizzle with sesame oil. Toss once more. Remove from heat immediately. 
  11. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot and crunchy.

Serving Suggestions:

As a Side: Perfect with steamed rice and organic chicken, grass-fed beef, or organic fish.

As a Main: Add cooked rice noodles, quinoa, or serve over brown rice with your choice of protein.

For Meal Prep: Make a big batch and portion it out for healthy lunches all week.

Storage: Best eaten fresh for maximum crunch, but leftovers keep for 2 days in the fridge. The vegetables will soften slightly when stored.

Make it Spicy: Add sliced fresh chili, dried chili flakes, or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.

Add Crunch: Top with toasted cashews, peanuts, or crispy fried shallots.

The Stir-Fry Secret: High heat and constant movement! Don't overcook. Vegetables must be tender-crisp, never soggy.

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