Side dishe for 6
Stir-Fried Cabbage
Cabbage, carrots, onion, and scallions cook quickly in a hot skillet with garlic, ginger, and savory seasonings.
Typical price
$1.50for 4 servings
$0.38 per serving$1.50 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.

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- 17 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.64Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSoy sauceVinegarWine, beer and spiritsAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp each: unsalted butter & neutral oil
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large carrots
- 3 large scallions
- to taste kosher salt & black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp each: honey & rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp mirin
- 1/4 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - or more to taste (optional)
- optional garnishes: sesame seeds and crushed peanuts
- serving suggestions: cooked chicken
Steps
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Add the butter and oil, then cook the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add the onion and carrots and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and scallions, then cook for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper if needed.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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