Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
An authentic Asian stir-fry where dried shrimp provide an intense, savory umami flavor. This traditional Chinese dish combines tender napa cabbage with aromatic ginger and soy sauce. Easy and delicious in under 50 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tbsp dried shrimp
- 6 fl oz boiling water
- 1 head napa cabbage
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
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- 1
Place the dried shrimp in a bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes. The shrimp will plump up and turn a lighter color.
- 2
Cut the napa cabbage in half lengthwise. Rinse and shake dry. Remove the core and cut the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the rehydrated shrimp and ginger, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the napa cabbage and green onions, cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5
Pour in the sauce and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡 Chef's Tip
Prefer small dried shrimp (about 1/4 inch). For larger sizes, you'll need more water and time. Vegetarian version: replace shrimp with 4-5 rehydrated and finely chopped dried shiitake mushrooms.
