RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Green Monster Stir Fry

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Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter.

Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org.

Kitchen Gear

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife (adult needed)
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Pot holders

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 medium head napa cabbage or 1/2 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (if you like spicy) (if you like spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (if you have them)

Instructions

  1. Put the skillet or wok on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until the darker green parts are bright green and the cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the soy sauce and crushed red pepper (if using). Sprinkle with the sesame seeds (if you like) and serve right away.

Notes

No sesame seeds? No problem. Skip them, or swap in chopped roasted peanuts or almonds.