Asian Inspired Napa Cabbage

Asian Inspired Napa Cabbage

Recipe adapted from Food & Wine. 

Serving size: 2 - 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes

Dosha Considerations - Good for vata and kapha. Reduce or avoid for pitta due to spices and garlic. 

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• Salt
• 2 tbsps soy sauce
• 2 tbsps sesame oil
• 1 tsp water
• 1 tsp red-pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp raw turbinado sugar
• One head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Press garlic and add pinch of salt.
2. Stir minced garlic, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, water, hot red-pepper flakes and sugar together in a small bowl.
3. Heat remaining sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and season with a pinch of salt. Cook until cabbage is wilted which takes about 4 - 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and pour dressing over the cabbage. Toss to combine then place in serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you desire.