Pan Fried Napa Cabbage with Sesame Seeds
This easy pan fried napa cabbage is cooked with sesame seeds and mild red chili flakes with cumin seeds, fennel seeds, onion, and garlic. Napa Cabbage with chili and sesame seeds is a delicate stir fry with tons of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Fat, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 + Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 1 medium head (~2 lb) napa cabbage, quartered, core taken out, sliced thin, rinsed
- 1 cup onion, sliced or diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp gochugaro flakes (sub red chili flakes or chili oil)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- ¾ tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a 12" skillet to medium high heat and add oil.
- When warm add onions and a pinch of salt and cook 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
- Add garlic and more oil if necessary. Cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add red chili flakes, cumin, fennel seeds and more oil if needed, stir, and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add napa cabbage, water, salt and pepper.
- Cook covered around 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook uncovered over medium high heat ~ 6 minutes or until water is completely dissolved. Adjust heat lower as water evaporates.
- Stir in sesame seeds and add salt and oil to taste. Happy eating! Beckie