Delicious and Easy Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry for Family Meals

Pork and cabbage stir-fry is a familiar dish in Vietnamese family meals. With its light flavor, ease of eating, and nutritional value, this dish not only helps balance the diet but also brings a delicious taste to the whole family. Let’s explore how to prepare this enticing dish through the article below!

Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ingredients Needed

To make pork and cabbage stir-fry for 3-4 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• Pork: 300 grams (preferably a cut with both lean and fat)
• Cabbage: ½ head (about 400 grams)
• Garlic: 4 cloves
• Green onions: 2 stalks
• Seasonings: Oyster sauce (1 teaspoon), cooking oil (2 tablespoons), seasoning powder, ground pepper, salt.

Note: The ingredients above can be adjusted according to your family’s portion size and preferences.

How to Choose Fresh Ingredients

1. Choosing Pork

• Good pork usually has a bright pink color, a dry and firm surface.
• Choose a cut with both lean and fat to make the dish richer and more flavorful.
• Avoid buying pork that smells bad, is slimy, or has strange spots on the surface.

2. Choosing Cabbage

• Fresh cabbage will be dark green, with shiny leaves and firm stems.
• Do not choose cabbage with yellowing or bruised outer leaves.

Steps to Make Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients

• Pork: Wash and slice into bite-sized pieces. Then, marinate the pork with ½ teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, and a pinch of ground pepper for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Cabbage: Wash and cut into small, bite-sized pieces. To keep the cabbage crisp, you can soak it in lightly salted water for 5 minutes, then drain.
• Garlic: Peel and mince.
• Green onions: Wash and cut into short segments.

Preparing the Ingredients

Step 2: Stir-Frying the Pork

• Place a pan on the stove and heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated pork and stir-fry over high heat. When the pork turns white and firm, turn off the heat and set aside on a plate.

Step 3: Stir-Frying the Cabbage

• Using the same pan, add another tablespoon of cooking oil and stir-fry the cabbage.
• Add a pinch of salt and seasoning powder to flavor the cabbage. Stir-fry over medium heat until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.

Step 4: Completing the Dish

• Add the stir-fried pork back into the pan with the cabbage, and stir-fry together for about 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Finally, add the chopped green onions, give it a gentle stir, and turn off the heat.

Finished Product

The completed pork and cabbage stir-fry will have an appealing color with fresh green cabbage, tender and sweet pork, and the aroma of sautéed garlic. This dish is perfect when served with hot white rice.

Finished Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Tips to Make the Dish More Appealing

• If you want the dish to be richer, you can add a bit of soy sauce or fresh chili when stir-frying.
• To keep the cabbage crisp, avoid overcooking it. Just cook until it’s slightly tender.
• You can add julienned carrots to enhance the color and nutrition of the dish.

Conclusion

Making pork and cabbage stir-fry is incredibly simple and doesn’t take much time. It’s the perfect dish for busy days while still ensuring a nutritious meal for the whole family. Save this recipe and try your hand at cooking it today!

Wishing you success and delicious meals with your family!

References:

• How to Choose Good Pork
• Tips for Preparing Cabbage