Dinner for 4
Napa Cabbage with Shrimp
This savory cabbage dish softens napa cabbage with dried shrimp, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and a light thickened sauce.
$3.09for 4 servings
$0.77 per serving$3.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: TheMealDB
- 32 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | a little | $0.31Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.58Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried shrimp
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 head napa cabbage
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 4 chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Steps
- Soak the dried shrimp in the boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and reserve the soaking water.
- Cut the napa cabbage into wide strips and slice the scallions.
- Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp, scallions, and ginger for 2 minutes.
- Add the cabbage, salt, and pepper, then stir-fry for 8 minutes until the cabbage softens.
- Stir the soy sauce, reserved water, and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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