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Cabbage rice (Cabbage fried rice)

By swasthi , on January 30, 2020, 26 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Cabbage rice recipe – A very simple fried rice made using only cabbage and peas. This cabbage rice tastes very delicious with very good flavors of fried cabbage and garlic. Made without the use of any sauces, this would really surprise anyone with its unique flavor and taste that comes from the tender-crisp fried cabbage.

Sometimes I cook my food in the most unusual ways and this is one of them. You don’t need anything else with this. If you eat eggs, then you can use it as well.

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I make this often at home using cabbage alone and with no other veggies as this really doesn’t need any other additions. This time i used green peas only to make it a bit colorful which can be skipped.

Making this cabbage rice is quick if you have some precooked and cooled rice. I usually cook it fresh and cool.

You can cook the rice in a cooker or pot. Please note that the cooked rice has to be al dente or grainy and not mushy.

Preparation

1. Cut cabbage to quarters and blanch them in salted warm water for about 10 to 15 mins. Rinse them in fresh water several times. Drain water completely. Remove the core and the tough parts.

Chop to slices and then chop as desired. A food processor eases the work, if you have one you can use it. To make a good fried rice, make sure there is no dripping water in the chopped cabbage otherwise it will turn mushy. Set this aside.

2. Wash, soak and cook rice al dente and cool it completely. Do not over cook and make the rice mushy.

Making cabbage rice

3. Add olive oil to a hot wok or pan. Use a wide pan if you do not have a wok, a small pan may not be a good choice to fry cabbage.

olive oil to make cabbage fried rice

4. Add slit deseeded chili, garlic, star anise and a single strand of mace. Fry until garlic smells good. Do not skip star anise and mace, they add a very good flavor to the rice. Use enough chilies for the heat else the rice may taste bland.

Add slit deseeded chili, garlic, star anise

5. Make sure the flame is set to high. When the garlic turns fragrant, add cabbage and peas. If you like to use onions, you can add them first and saute until they turn pink.

add cabbage and peas

6. Fry for 2 to 3 mins. Add vinegar.

adding vinegar to make cabbage fried rice

7. Continue to fry until the cabbage turns slightly golden and tender yet crisp. This takes only 2 to 3 mins. Cabbage begins to smell very good now.

golden fried crisp cabbage fried rice
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8. Add rice, sprinkle salt and pepper.

Add rice, sprinkle salt

9. Mix everything well and fry for 2 to 3 mins. If making for lunch box, i suggest not to over fry. Just a minute of frying is enough.

frying rice for cabbage fried rice recipe

Delicious cabbage fried rice is ready.

cabbage rice
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Cabbage rice (Cabbage fried rice)

Simple cabbage rice that is healthy, delicious & easy to make.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • ½ cup rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups cabbage chopped
  • ¼ cup Green peas (optional)
  • 2 green chilies (deseeded & slit)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or any oil
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • ½ to ¾ tsp vinegar
  • Salt as needed
  • ¼ tsp Pepper crushed

Flavoring – optional

  • ½ star anise
  • 1 strand mace or javitri
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Instructions

  • Wash rice well until the water runs clear. Drain completely.
  • Cook it with 1 cup water in a pot. Rice must be cooked al dente, grainy and not mushy. Cool completely.
  • Cut quartered cabbage to slices and then chop. Set aside.

How to make cabbage rice

  • Heat a wok with oil on a high heat. Saute garlic, chilies, mace and star anise until fragrant.
  • Add cabbage and peas. Fry for 2 to 3 mins on the highest flame. Add vinegar.
  • Saute for few more mins until the cabbage turns slightly golden yet crunchy.
  • Add rice, pepper and salt.
  • Mix and fry for another 1 to 2 mins.
  • Serve cabbage rice hot or warm.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Cabbage rice (Cabbage fried rice)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 335mg15%
Potassium 493mg14%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 81.3mg99%
Calcium 109mg11%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. KS says

    September 10, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,

    Thank you so much for this recipe. I have tried the recipe and it turned out really tasty. I am going to try it with red cabbage next time.

    Thanks
    KS

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      September 12, 2020

      Hi KS
      You are welcome! Glad it turned out good. Thank you

      Reply
  3. Maha says

    August 27, 2019

    Nice recipe. i’ll try.
    Thank you swathi.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      August 28, 2019

      Welcome Maha
      Yes do try it.

      Reply
  4. Sunantha k says

    March 6, 2019

    5 stars
    Hey swasthi jus today tried the cabbage fried rice recipe its tastes yummy and smells good too i tried using seeraga samba rice the flavour cum s awesome smell

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 7, 2019

      Hi Sunantha
      Thanks for trying. Glad to know the fried rice turned out good.
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. jennifer says

    November 29, 2018

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,
    What brand of wok are you using?
    Thanks and regards,
    Jennifer

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 29, 2018

      Hi Jennifer
      The one used in this post is from Teflon – titanium pro model. Thanks for rating the recipe

      Reply
  6. Rahiema says

    November 12, 2018

    5 stars
    Tried this today, it’s delicious. Children loved it too.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 15, 2018

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Le says

        July 1, 2019

        What kind of rice? Basmati?

        Reply
        • swasthi says

          July 1, 2019

          Hi Le,
          I used basmati rice. But you can use any rice that cooks up grainy without getting mushy.

          Reply
  7. Jayshree says

    March 4, 2017

    Swasthi can be substitute vinegar with lime juice, if yes then what will be the measurement, As every time,we can’t serve vinegar food for kids.

    If used lime juice will there be any difference in the taste. Pls. reply.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 4, 2017

      Hi Jayshree
      Yes you can use lime juice.
      Actually I use apple cider vinegar with low acidic levels which can also be used for kids. It also has health benefits.
      Just check if you can find that.
      Yes vinegar gives a different flavor. if using lemon or lime juice add it towards the end.

      Reply
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  9. Jayshree says

    March 4, 2017

    4 stars
    Hi Swasthi. I tried this recipe, Its very easy to prepare & as well tasty.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      March 6, 2017

      Thanks Jayshree

      Reply
  10. Cassidy says

    February 20, 2017

    5 stars
    Thank You So Much! Can’t wait to make it…

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      February 22, 2017

      Welcome Cassidy
      Yes do try it

      Reply
  11. Jhansi says

    May 18, 2016

    5 stars
    Nice recipe.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      May 18, 2016

      Thanks Jhansi

      Reply
  12. saara says

    December 14, 2015

    wow amazing thanks for sharing goos healthy and simply recipie

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 21, 2015

      welcome saara

      Reply
  13. veena says

    December 9, 2015

    healthy and simple one pot meal! love it

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 21, 2015

      thanks veena

      Reply
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  15. shweta says

    December 4, 2015

    hi
    thanks for sharing these delicious recipe. I tried them at home. Really very good and crispy dishes. Carrot rice are awesome. Thank you so much. Keep sharing recipes like this. again thanks πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      December 4, 2015

      Welcome Shweta
      Glad to know you tried the recipes and they turned out good. Will surely keep sharing. Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply

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