Stir-Fried Savoy Cabbage

This simple yet flavourful side requires very little effort. Use dried chilli flakes to taste instead of fresh, if you prefer.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 19 October 2022

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

1
medium savoy cabbage (roughly 700g)
50 g
butter
1
red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2
-3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, to taste
Pinch sugar
1 Tbsp.
white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1Slice out and discard the core from the cabbage. Thinly shred the leaves. Melt the butter in a large, deep frying pan (that has a lid) over medium heat. Stir in the chilli and garlic and cook for 1min, until fragrant.
2. Step 2Turn up heat to medium-high and add the cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2min, until the cabbage is charring slightly. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 20min, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
3. Step 3In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar and plenty of seasoning. Toss through the cabbage mixture. Empty into a warm serving dish and serve.

Get ahead

Prepare the cabbage up to a day ahead. Put into a bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Chill. Complete recipe to serve.

Per serving:

Calories: 76
Protein: 2g
Total fat: 5g
Saturates: 3g
Carbs: 4g
Total sugars: 4g
Fibre: 3g

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