Cheap and Delicious Winter Vegetable Stir-Fry with Vermicelli

At this time of year, cabbage is in season, so you can easily buy this nutritious and delicious food at an affordable price. For just 8 to 15 thousand, you can get a fresh and crunchy cabbage that is very appealing.

Cabbage is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which can help reduce the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. There are many ways to prepare this ingredient, you can make dishes such as stir-fried cabbage with tomatoes, cabbage salad, cabbage soup with bones, stir-fried cabbage with chicken… or make the nutritious stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat.

1. Ingredients for stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat

– Cabbage: ¼ large cabbage

– Vermicelli: 1 small bunch

– Minced meat: 100 grams

– Chili: 2 peppers

– Seasoning: Ground pepper, salt, 1 tablespoon cooking wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cooking oil

2. Steps to make stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– After buying cabbage, wash it thoroughly, discard any wilted or discolored leaves, then cut it into small pieces and soak in a little diluted saltwater for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with clean water and let it drain.

– Take a medium-sized bowl, soak the vermicelli in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes until it softens.

– Wash the chili peppers, remove the stems, and finely chop them

Step 2: Stir-fry the minced meat

– Heat a pan, add a little cooking oil and let it heat up. Then add the minced meat and stir-fry.

– Wait until the meat is cooked and all the liquid has evaporated, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine and stir until fragrant.

– Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ⅓ teaspoon of ground pepper, and finely chopped chili peppers to stir-fry with the minced meat.

Step 3: Stir-fry the minced meat with cabbage and vermicelli

– Once the minced meat is cooked, quickly add the finely chopped cabbage to stir-fry for 2 minutes. Since the cabbage will release water, there is no need to add additional water when stir-frying.

– Then, add the softened vermicelli and stir-fry evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Stir-fry for about 1 more minute, then turn off the heat and enjoy.

The stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat will impress many people with its vibrant green cabbage, white vermicelli, and flavorful brown minced meat and red chili peppers. When eating, you will find this dish to be soft, delicious, and very nourishing. You can enjoy stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat for all 3 meals in a day.

3. Notes for making stir-fried cabbage with vermicelli and minced meat

– When choosing cabbage, look for ones with a round shape, dark green leaves, and a shiny appearance. To check if a cabbage is fresh, you can gently press it with your finger. A fresh and delicious cabbage should be firm and have a “solid-core” feeling.

– Good quality vermicelli is white or light gray in color because it is not treated with chemicals. In addition, good quality vermicelli is not too crispy but also not too chewy, with evenly thick strands.