Chinese cabbage, also known as Napa cabbage, is a versatile and delicious vegetable that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. With a mild and slightly sweet flavor, this leafy green can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes. In this article, we will be sharing a traditional Chinese cabbage recipe that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Main Ingredients: Olive Oil, Onion, White Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Sambal
One of the most popular Chinese cabbage recipes is sweet and sour Chinese cabbage. This dish combines the tangy flavors of rice vinegar and soy sauce with the sweetness of brown sugar and pineapple. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and rice vinegar, then stuff it with pineapple chunks before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the Chinese cabbage with a little bit of soy sauce and brown sugar to create a delicious side dish.
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Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Ham
Main Ingredients: Chinese Cabbage, Chicken Stock, Chinese Rice Wine
For a heartier beer can chicken meal, try this stir-fried Chinese cabbage with ham recipe. The combination of tender chicken, crispy cabbage, and savory ham is a match made in heaven. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, ham, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stuff it with ham before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the Chinese cabbage with a little bit of garlic and ginger for added flavor.
If you’re short on time but still want to enjoy some delicious beer can chicken, this Chinese cabbage stir-fry recipe is perfect for you. It only takes 30 minutes to make and requires minimal ingredients. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining cabbage with garlic and ginger for a quick and easy side dish.
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Pickled Chinese Cabbage and Eelery Salad
Main Ingredients: Sugar, Sichuan Peppercorns, Star Anise, Cabbage, Hot
If you’re looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish to pair with your beer can chicken, this pickled Chinese cabbage and celery salad is a great option. The tangy pickled cabbage pairs perfectly with the crisp celery and fragrant herbs. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, celery, rice vinegar, sugar, and herbs like cilantro and mint. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar, then stuff it with the celery before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can make the pickled cabbage and celery salad by combining the remaining rice vinegar and sugar with the herbs and tossing it with the vegetables.
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Chinese Cabbage Stir-fry, Two Ways (手撕包菜)
Main Ingredients: Cooking Oil, Sichuan Peppercorn, Garlic, Ginger, Dried
For a more traditional Chinese cabbage recipe, try this Chinese cabbage stir-fry, also known as 手撕包菜. This dish is simple yet flavorful, and the addition of garlic, ginger, and chili peppers gives it a nice kick. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining cabbage with garlic, ginger, and chili peppers for a spicy and delicious side dish.
Potstickers are a popular Chinese dish that is typically filled with meat and vegetables and pan-fried to create a crispy exterior. This Chinese cabbage potsticker recipe is a unique and delicious way to use up any leftover beer can chicken. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and wonton wrappers. Shred the leftover chicken and mix it with the cabbage, mushrooms, green onions, ginger, and soy sauce to create the filling for the potstickers. Then, wrap the filling in wonton wrappers and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy.
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Chinese Cabbage Potstickers
Main Ingredients: Dumpling Wrappers, Pork, Chinese Cabbage, Salt, Oil
If you want to lighten things up a bit, this Chinese cabbage salad is a perfect option. It’s fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can toss the remaining cabbage with the vegetables and herbs for a refreshing and delicious salad.
Beer can chicken doesn’t always have to be the star of the dish; it can also be used to add flavor to other recipes, like this pork and Chinese cabbage soup. The combination of tender chicken, savory pork, and hearty cabbage makes for a comforting and delicious soup. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, pork tenderloin, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can cook the pork in a pot with chicken broth and the remaining ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Once the chicken is done, shred it and add it to the soup along with the cabbage for a flavorful and hearty meal.
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Pork and Chinese Cabbage Soup
Main Ingredients: Pork, Fresh Ginger Root, Napa Cabbage, Stock, Peanut
If you’re a fan of spicy food, this hot and sour Chinese cabbage dish is a must-try. The combination of tangy vinegar, spicy chili peppers, and savory soy sauce creates a bold and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender beer can chicken. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can make the hot and sour sauce by combining the remaining garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with chili peppers and cooking it down until it thickens. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and cabbage before serving.
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Hot and Sour Chinese Cabbage
Main Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Sliced Carrot, Coarse Salt, Chopped
For a unique and tasty twist on traditional cabbage rolls, try this sweet and sour Chinese cabbage roll recipe. The combination of tangy pineapple and savory pork creates a flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with the beer can chicken. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, ground pork, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and rice vinegar, then stuff it with the pork and pineapple before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can wrap the remaining cabbage leaves around the pork and pineapple filling and bake them in the oven until tender.
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Sweet and Sour Chinese Cabbage Rolls
Main Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Minute Rice, Scallions, Ground Pork
If you’re a fan of stir-fry, this Chinese cabbage and shiitake mushroom recipe is a must-try. The combination of tender chicken, crispy cabbage, and earthy mushrooms creates a delicious and satisfying meal. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining cabbage and mushrooms with garlic and ginger until tender.
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Stir Fried Chinese Cabbage and Shiitake Mushrooms
Main Ingredients: Chinese Cabbage, Dried Shiitake Mushroom, Oyster Sauce
If you’re a fan of bold and spicy flavors, this Chinese cabbage with spicy garlic ginger sauce is a must-try. The combination of tender chicken, crispy cabbage, and spicy sauce creates a delicious and satisfying meal. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can make the spicy garlic ginger sauce by cooking down the remaining garlic, ginger, chili peppers, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until it thickens. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and cabbage before serving.
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Chinese Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Ginger Sauce
Main Ingredients: Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Minced Ginger, Rice Vinegar
If you’re in the mood for a crunchy and flavorful salad, this Chinese cabbage salad with scallions and roasted peanuts is a great option. The combination of tender chicken, crispy cabbage, and crunchy peanuts makes for a satisfying and delicious meal. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, scallions, roasted peanuts, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can toss the remaining cabbage with scallions and roasted peanuts for a refreshing and flavorful salad.
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Chinese Cabbage Salad with Scallions and Roasted...
Main Ingredients: Rice Wine Vinegar, Nam Pla, Ground Black Pepper, Salt
This stir-fry recipe is a twist on the classic Chinese cabbage stir-fry and adds a bold and spicy flavor with the addition of chili bean sauce. The combination of tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and spicy sauce is sure to be a hit. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, chili bean sauce, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining cabbage with garlic, ginger, and chili bean sauce for a spicy and flavorful dish.
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Stir-fried chicken and Chinese cabbage in chilli bean...
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Chicken Thigh Fillets, Garlic, Ginger
This Chinese cabbage and five-spice seitan dish is a unique and flavorful way to enjoy beer can chicken. The combination of tender chicken, savory seitan, and tangy fermented black bean sauce is a match made in heaven. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, seitan, fermented black beans, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can make the fermented black bean sauce by cooking down the remaining garlic, ginger, fermented black beans, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until it thickens. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and cabbage before serving.
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Chinese Cabbage and Five-Spice Seitan with Fermented...
Main Ingredients: Fermented Black Beans, Hot Water, Sake, Toasted Sesame
If you’re short on ingredients but still want a delicious and flavorful dish, this Chinese 4-ingredient fried cabbage is perfect for you. The combination of tender chicken, crispy cabbage, and savory soy sauce is simple yet satisfying. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining cabbage with a little bit of soy sauce for a quick and easy side dish.
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Chinese 4-Ingredient Fried Cabbage
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Sichuan Peppercorns, Chili Peppers
If you’re looking for a unique and delicious way to use up leftover beer can chicken, try making these Chinese potstickers. The combination of tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and crispy wonton wrappers is sure to be a hit. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, mushrooms, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and wonton wrappers. Shred the leftover chicken and mix it with the mushrooms, green onions, ginger, and soy sauce to create the filling for the potstickers. Then, wrap the filling in wonton wrappers and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy.
For another delicious and unique way to use up leftover beer can chicken, try making these Chinese cabbage pork dumplings. The combination of tender chicken, savory pork, and crispy cabbage is a match made in heaven. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, ground pork, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and wonton wrappers. Shred the leftover chicken and mix it with the cabbage, pork, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce to create the filling for the dumplings. Then, wrap the filling in wonton wrappers and steam until fully cooked.
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Chinese Cabbage Pork Dumplings
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Salt, Water, Napa Cabbage, Sliced
Last but not least, we have a classic Chinese dish that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser – chow mein. This dish combines tender chicken, crispy vegetables, and flavorful noodles to create a satisfying and delicious meal. To make this dish, you will need a whole chicken, Chinese cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chow mein noodles. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, then stuff it with the cabbage before placing it on the beer can. While the chicken is cooking, you can stir-fry the remaining vegetables and noodles with garlic and ginger for a delicious and hearty meal.
There you have it – the top 20 beer can chicken recipes to spice up your next meal. Whether you’re in the mood for something spicy, sweet and sour, or classic Chinese flavors, there’s a recipe on this list for everyone. So next time you fire up the grill, don’t forget to crack open a cold one and try one of these delicious recipes. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
For the cabbage:
1 head of Chinese cabbage
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups water
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
Start by cutting the Chinese cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Wash and drain them thoroughly.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir until it dissolves.
Add the Chinese cabbage to the pot and let it boil for 2-3 minutes, until it is slightly wilted.
Drain the cabbage and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
In a pan, heat up the sauce for a few minutes, until it starts to thicken.
Add the blanched Chinese cabbage to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the cabbage is well coated with the sauce.
Remove from heat and transfer the cabbage to a serving dish.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot as a side dish or add it to your favorite stir-fry.
This Chinese cabbage recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Chinese cabbage is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, potassium, and fiber. It is also low in calories and has antioxidant properties, making it a great addition to any meal.
Next time you are looking for a new and healthy dish to try, give this Chinese cabbage recipe a go. Your taste buds and body will thank you.
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