Napa Cabbage Steaks
Here's one of the easiest, most delicious ways to cook napa cabbage (aka Chinese cabbage). It's pan-seared cabbage with a sweet and savory miso sauce! All you need are baby napa cabbage, and just a handful of seasonings to make this deliciously hearty, healthy dish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 baby napa cabbage cut lengthwise into quarters
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- chili flakes for garnish
for Sweet Miso Sauce
- 2 Tbsp miso
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 1 Tbsp agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce can be subbed with 1 tsp regular soy sauce with a pinch of sugar
Instructions
Make the sauce
- In a small sauce pan, add the ingredients for the miso sauce and simmer on low heat for 1 minute, until well combined. Set aside.
Cook napa cabbage
- Heat sesame oil in a frying pan, and cook the cabbage on medium heat. Sear the cabbage on all sides until charred, almost burnt (the blacked edges are the best part). Cook for about 3~4 minutes per side.
- Plate the cabbage, and generously brush miso sauce on all sides. Garnish with chili flakes, and serve while warm. ENJOY
