The Best Keto Chinese Cabbage Stir Fry

This low-carb cabbage stir-fry makes a delicious 20- minute vegan dinner with Asian flavors. The recipe is super simple and only requires a few ingredients. If you are a fan of Keto-friendly Chinese food, you will love this plant-based recipe.

What kind of cabbage can you use for this recipe?

For this recipe, we have used a combination of green cabbage and red cabbage. You may use either one or napa cabbage for a more authentic stir-fry. You can also make this recipe using brussel sprouts. Remember that the macros may differ slightly, so change them accordingly.

Is this Keto recipe gluten-free?

The only ingredient containing gluten in this recipe is soy sauce. Soy sauce is usually made of fermented soybeans and wheat. To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the regular soy sauce with the same amount of gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

How can you increase the protein content in this recipe?

To pump up the protein content, you can add tofu, chicken, beef, or prawn—Cook whichever protein you prefer before stir-frying the vegetables. Then, add it to the cabbage at the last couple of minutes to allow for the flavors to marry.

Which pan is best for this Keto Chinese cabbage recipe?

Like any Keto Chinese food recipe, it is ideal to use a wok. A wok cooks the food quickly and evenly from all sides as it has excellent heat retention properties. The next best option would be a cast-iron pan/skillet. Both options are great to get slightly caramelized cabbage without overcooking it.