Entrée: China – 炒白菜 ▶ Chao Baicai (Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage with Anchovies)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

1 head Napa cabbage, chopped
4-5 anchovy fillets
2 carrots, julienned
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and anchovy fillets. Sauté until the anchovies dissolve and the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add the julienned carrots to the pan and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Then, add the chopped Napa cabbage. Stir everything together, then add soy sauce. Stir-fry until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle sesame oil over the top, toss to combine, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.