Sauteed Napa Cabbage

Napa cabbage is first sauteed with onion, ginger, and cumin, and then simmered in sake and vegetable broth. A great side to Asian dishes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 shredded napa cabbage
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar, or to taste
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup sake

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add napa cabbage, sprinkle with sugar, and mix well. Cook and stir over low heat, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with ginger, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 2

Pour sake and broth into the skillet with the cabbage and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and adjust seasoning to taste. Mix in parsley.