Cabbage Stir Fry

This simple recipe is loaded with wholesome ingredients! Sweet cabbage, carrots, optional ramen noodles, and fresh garlic and ginger are sautéed together to create a nutritious dish that’s ready in just minutes!

Picture of a Cabbage, Stir Fried in Cast Iron Pan

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 green onions
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • 1 carrot, grated or julienned
  • 1 package ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
  • Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce, plus additional for serving
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha or sambal oelek
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

  1. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small pot, boil ramen noodles according to package directions. Reserve ⅓ cup of the cooking water. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and the whites of the green onions. Cook just until fragrant.
  4. Add the cabbage and carrots and cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add the sauce, noodles, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved cooking water or more as needed. Stir while cooking until the cabbage is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining green onion and sesame seeds. Drizzle with additional hoisin or teriyaki sauce if desired.