Description
This flavorful Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry combines smoky sausage with crisp cabbage and vibrant vegetables in a quick and easy stir-fry. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal, this dish balances savory, aromatic ingredients enhanced by soy and sesame oil for a satisfying and wholesome dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage
- 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Vegetables
- 1 medium green cabbage, cored and sliced into thin strips
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Oils and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the sausage and vegetables.
- Cook sausage: Add the sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté onion: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to soften and develop sweetness.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook vegetables: Add the sliced cabbage and red bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain a bit of crunch.
- Return sausage: Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet with the vegetables to combine flavors.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then sprinkle with black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well to evenly distribute seasonings throughout the stir fry.
- Simmer flavors: Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through completely.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and optionally garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added freshness and texture.
- Serve: Serve the Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry hot and enjoy as a comforting and quick meal.
Notes
- For a leaner option, substitute smoked sausage with chicken or turkey sausage.
- To add more color and nutrients, include other vegetables such as carrots or snap peas.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to control saltiness based on your preference.
- Use a wok for best stir-fry results, but a large skillet works well too.
- This dish pairs nicely with steamed rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
