Description
Pan-Fried Cabbage and Noodle Buns are savory, crispy bites featuring a flavorful mix of sautéed cabbage, onions, ginger, garlic, and noodles. These buns are lightly coated with a flour and cornstarch mixture and pan-fried to golden perfection, making them a perfect appetizer or snack served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked noodles
- 1/2 head cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Breading
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil preferred)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced ginger, and minced garlic, sautéing them for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook Cabbage: Add finely chopped cabbage and soy sauce to the skillet. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage wilts and softens, stirring occasionally.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles and black pepper to the cabbage mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly and heat through.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and all-purpose flour thoroughly. This mixture will be used to coat the buns before frying.
- Shape Buns: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the noodle and cabbage mixture into small, compact buns suitable for pan-frying. Lightly coat each bun in the flour and cornstarch mixture to create a crispy outer layer when fried.
- Pan-fry Buns: Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated buns for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crisp. Turn gently to avoid breaking the buns.
- Serve: Remove the buns from the pan and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with a dipping sauce of your choice such as soy sauce, chili sauce, or a garlic dip.
Notes
- Use fresh cabbage and noodles for the best texture and flavor.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve crispiness without absorbing too much oil.
- These buns can be customized by adding chopped mushrooms, carrots, or protein like tofu or cooked chicken.
- Serve with soy sauce, spicy chili sauce, or your favorite dipping sauces for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet to retain crispiness.
