Savory Cabbage and Mushroom Stir Fry

Ingredients

Cabbage

4 cups, thinly sliced

Mushrooms

2 cups, sliced (shiitake or button mushrooms work well)

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, freshly grated

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Honey

1 tablespoon

Rice vinegar

1 tablespoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Green onions

2, sliced (for garnish)

Toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3. Introduce the sliced cabbage and mushrooms into the skillet. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, ensuring even cooking by stirring frequently.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful sauce.
5. Pour the sauce over the cabbage and mushrooms in the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.
6. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and cling to the vegetables.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately, either as a vibrant side dish or over a bed of steamed rice for a satisfying main course.