Stir Fried Cabbage with Pork Mince and Ginger
Sweet charred cabbage with savoury pork mince, ginger and garlic, an easy budget dinner for rice.
Made with All purpose stir fry sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.94 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat. Add the pork mince and fry for 5 minutes, breaking it up, until golden with no pink left.
5 min - 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
0 min 30 s - 3
Add the carrot and cabbage in handfuls, stir frying for 5 minutes until the cabbage wilts and starts to char at the edges.
5 min - 4
Pour in 100 ml of your ready made all purpose stir fry sauce (see the base recipe) and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.
1 min 30 s - 5
Stir in the spring onions and serve over the rice.
Tips
- Add the cabbage in handfuls so it fries instead of steaming.
- Let the cabbage catch a little colour for sweetness.
- Swap the pork for turkey or chicken mince if you prefer.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days in the fridge in a covered tub. Cool within 1 hour and reheat until steaming hot all the way through. Freezes for 1 month.
Questions
Can I use another cabbage?
Yes. Spring greens, hispi or Chinese leaf all work. Softer cabbages cook faster, so reduce the time slightly.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Use crumbled firm tofu or mushrooms instead of pork mince and the vegan stir fry sauce.
More made with all purpose stir fry sauce
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