cashew cabbage

Ooo yes 🥬🥜 Cashew Cabbage—simple, crunchy, savory, and quietly addictive. This works as a quick stir-fry, a warm salad, or a perfect side to rice or noodles.

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🥬🥜 Cashew Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 4 cups cabbage, thinly sliced (green or Napa)

• ½ cup roasted cashews (roughly chopped)

• 2 tbsp oil (neutral or sesame)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger (optional but great)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice

• ½ tsp sugar or honey

• Optional: red chili flakes or green chile

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Instructions

1. Toast the cashews

   • In a dry skillet, toast cashews until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Stir-fry aromatics

   • Heat oil in the same pan over medium-high.

   • Add garlic and ginger; stir 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Cook the cabbage

   • Add cabbage and stir-fry 3–5 minutes until just tender but still a little crunchy.

4. Season

   • Add soy sauce, vinegar/lime, and sugar.

   • Toss well.

5. Finish

   • Stir in toasted cashews.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Variations

• Protein boost: add tofu, shrimp, or shredded chicken

• Creamy twist: finish with 1 tsp cashew butter

• Indian-style: add mustard seeds + curry leaves

• Spicy: drizzle chili crisp or sambal oelek

Serving Ideas

• Over jasmine rice or noodles

• As a taco filling

• Alongside grilled meats or fish

This dish is fast, budget-friendly, and full of texture—the kind of recipe you end up making on repeat 😌

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