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Delicious sautéed Japanese cabbage with soy sauce and sesame oil in a skillet, served with chopsticks.
Alyssa

Japanese Cabbage with Soy & Mirin

Quick Japanese-style cabbage sautéed with soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and sesame oil. An easy umami-packed side for Asian-inspired meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 81
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ large white cabbage shredded (about 5–6 cups)
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (or 1 tablespoon water + 2 teaspoons honey)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Optional: chili crisp oil (chopped chives or green onions)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Add garlic, cook 10–15 seconds.
  3. Add cabbage, season with a pinch of salt. Let sit 30 seconds.
  4. Stir, lower to medium-high. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil. Stir and cook 1 more minute.
  6. Top with chili crisp and chives, if using.

Notes

An easy umami-packed side for Asian-inspired meals.