Side dishe for 6

Stir-Fried Cabbage

Name: Stir-Fried Cabbage
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp each: unsalted butter & neutral oil; 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 1 small yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 3 large scallions; to taste kosher salt & black pepper (optional); 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp each: honey & rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp mirin; 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - or more to taste (optional); optional garnishes: sesame seeds and crushed peanuts; serving suggestions: cooked chicken

$1.50for 417 minServes 6

Cabbage, carrots, onion, and scallions cook quickly in a hot skillet with garlic, ginger, and savory seasonings.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.64Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.26

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperSoy sauceVinegarWine, beer and spiritsAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

17 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.38 per serving$1.50 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp each: unsalted butter & neutral oil
2 1/2 cloves garlic
2 tsp fresh ginger
1 small yellow onion
2 large carrots
3 large scallions
to taste kosher salt & black pepper (optional)
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp each: honey & rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp mirin
1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - or more to taste (optional)
optional garnishes: sesame seeds and crushed peanuts
serving suggestions: cooked chicken

Steps

Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
Add the butter and oil, then cook the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Add the onion and carrots and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the cabbage and scallions, then cook for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender.
Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Cook for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper if needed.