Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage With Hot & Sour Sauce

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 2)

1 small napa cabbage
1 ½ Tbsp. black rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
½ tsp. Dark soy sauce
1 Tbsp. cornstarch / tapioca starch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch sugar
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 dried chilies, cut in sections
1 stalk scallion, finely chopped

STEPS

1. Separate the leaves of the napa cabbage. Lay one leaf flat on the chopping board. Cut it into bite-sized pieces;
2. In a small bowl, mix black rice vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, starch, salt, sugar, and water. Set aside;
3. Heat up a wok over high heat until it starts to smoke. Pour in oil then add garlic and dried chilies. Fry until fragrant;
4. Put in the cabbage. Stir fry until the green leafy part starts to wilt but the white part remains crunchy;
5. Stir the sauce, pour into the wok, and add scallion;
6. Mix well and remove from the heat once the sauce thickens;

TIPS

1. If you prefer a softer texture compared to a crunchy one, stir fry the white part of the napa cabbage first and once it gets a little bit soft, add inn the green leafy part and stir fry until it starts to wilt.
2. Black rice vinegar taste less sour. If you like more sour taste try add some white vinegar in addition to the black rice vinegar.

WELLNESS TIPS

1. Napa cabbage is a excellent source of vitamin B complex. It contains vitamin B1, B2, B5, and B9.
2. The high folate(B9) content of napa cabbage makes it beneficial for fetal growth in pregnant women.
3. Other than vitamins, napa cabbage is also high in minerals like copper, iron, calcium and manganese.
4. The high fiber content also contributes to healthy digestive system.
5. A cup of napa cabbage will provide you with many essential nutrient you need in a day.

Recipe adapted from: https://redhousespice.com/stir-fried-napa-cabbage/