Cabbage Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
type: Recipe
headline: Cabbage Glass Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy Garlic Sauce
description: Cook cabbage glass noodle stir-fry with cellophane noodles, cabbage, carrot, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and egg options.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, noodles, budget, one-pan
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT12M
cook time: PT12M
total time: PT24M
recipe ingredient: glass noodles: 120 g / 4 oz dry glass noodles.
recipe ingredient: cabbage: 300 g / 10 oz shredded.
recipe ingredient: carrot: 1 small (optional).
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: egg: 1 or 2, optional (optional).
recipe instructions: Soak noodles
  type: HowToStep
  text: Soak glass noodles in hot water until flexible, then drain and cut once or twice with scissors.
recipe instructions: Stir-fry vegetables
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook cabbage, carrot, green onion whites, and garlic until the cabbage softens at the edges.
recipe instructions: Add noodles
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add drained noodles, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a splash of water.
recipe instructions: Toss until clear
  type: HowToStep
  text: Keep tossing until the noodles turn glossy and absorb the sauce. Fold in scrambled egg if using.
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about: Glass noodles
about: Cabbage
about: Optional egg
mentions: Look for glass noodles labeled cellophane noodles, mung bean noodles, bean thread noodles, or bean vermicelli.
mentions: Green cabbage is cheapest, while napa cabbage cooks faster and tastes softer.
mentions: Bagged shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix can reduce prep time.
mentions: Use rice vermicelli or thin wheat noodles if glass noodles are unavailable.
mentions: Use napa cabbage, green cabbage, or a bagged slaw mix.
mentions: Add egg, tofu, chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms to make it more filling.
mentions: Glass noodles: Cellophane noodles, Mung bean noodles, Bean thread noodles. Soak according to package directions and cut long strands once or twice so they are easier to toss.
mentions: Cabbage: Green cabbage, Napa cabbage, Bagged coleslaw mix. Napa cabbage cooks faster and releases more water, so use higher heat and less added water.
mentions: Optional egg: Scrambled egg, Firm tofu, Mushrooms. Cook egg separately first if you want visible pieces instead of a coating on the noodles.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: What are glass noodles made from?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Many glass noodles are made from mung bean or other starches. Check the package if you need gluten-free noodles.
main entity: Can I use rice noodles instead?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Rice vermicelli can work, but the texture will be softer and less springy than glass noodles.
main entity: How do I keep glass noodles from clumping?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Do not over-soak them, drain well, and toss them with sauce and vegetables as soon as they enter the pan.

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