RECIPE: HOW TO DO STIR-FRIED RED CABBAGE WITH PEAR AND FIVE SPICE

RECIPE: HOW TO DO STIR-FRIED RED CABBAGE WITH PEAR AND FIVE SPICE

Stir-fried red cabbage with pear and five-spice is a quick and versatile side dish. Serve it as a midweek side or even with Christmas turkey.

RECIPE HOW TO DO STIR-FRIED RED CABBAGE WITH PEAR AND FIVE SPICE

Dificulty: Easy
Portion: Serves 4-6 as a side
Time: Hands-on time 15 min

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large red onion, finely sliced
3cm piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 small red cabbage, shredded
2 firm pears, cored and thinly sliced
3 tbsp rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
1½ tsp chinese five-spice
Juice 1 orange, plus 1 tsp finely grated zest
Sesame seeds, toasted in a dry pan, to serve

Step by step preparation

Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the onion and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the onion has softened and the ginger is taking on a little colour. Add the red cabbage and a pinch of salt, then continue to cook, tossing the cabbage regularly, for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Turn the heat to medium, then add the rest of the ingredients except the sesame seeds. Continue to cook, stir-frying, until the red cabbage is tender and glossy (about 4-5 minutes).
Taste and season with a pinch more salt and/or vinegar if you like, then sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

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