Spicy Korean Egg Roll Bowls with Kimchi

Bowls over rolls—everything you love in an egg roll, now in an easy-peasy bowl form! These satisfying egg roll bowls provide all the fantastic flavors of egg rolls without the hassle of wrapping and frying. Sautéed cabbage, carrot and ground pork with a punch of spicy kimchi, served over a bed of rice. For all […]

Bowls over rolls—everything you love in an egg roll, now in an easy-peasy bowl form!

These satisfying egg roll bowls provide all the fantastic flavors of egg rolls without the hassle of wrapping and frying. Sautéed cabbage, carrot and ground pork with a punch of spicy kimchi, served over a bed of rice.

Spicy Korean Egg Roll Bowls with a bowl of rice, pinch bowl of sesame seeds, and whole purple radishes on a dark background.

For all the chaos in the world right now, food is proving to be a safe haven for a lot of us. I’m trying to see a silver lining to all of this, and I have to say that seeing so many people staying at home for the good of their communities, and cooking food for their families is heartwarming. If we all come out of this with a little more confidence in the kitchen, and a more conscientious approach to food waste, I think we’ll all be better for it in the end.

In the coming weeks we’re going to try to keep sharing recipes as best as we can, focusing on practical recipes utilizing pantry ingredients and incorporating fresh produce whenever we can (because while one can feasibly live on dried beans and pasta, it’s certainly not satisfying).

In these bowls, for example, both cabbage and carrots will keep quite well in the fridge for weeks, as does kimchi. Paired with some steamed rice and frozen pork from the freezer (you could also use ground turkey or chicken), it’s a practical recipe that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor.

Closeup of Spicy Korean Egg Roll Bowls with rice and thinly sliced green onion

This particular recipe was inspired by our most recent CSA box from Caney Fork Farms, which arrived with a whole head of napa cabbage, beautiful fresh carrots, gigantic green onions and the most beautiful purple daikon radishes I’ve ever seen.

We sort of threw this together on a whim, stir frying that lovely produce with some ground pork and all the spicy condiments we happened to have in our fridge. The result was so good, so deliciously spicy, that we had to make it again to share with you. Served atop a bed of steamed rice it really makes for one heck of a meal.

(And, if you’re in the Nashville area and interested in getting your own CSA delivered right to your front door, check out Caney Fork Farms. And psst! Use coupon code LOVEANDOLIVEOIL to save $25 off your first share!)

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Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce

Is it just us, or is there something incredibly comforting about a meal filled with beans, rice, greens, and a flavorful sauce?
Inspired by a bowl from Prasad in Portland, we made a delicious gluten-free and plant-based Buddha bowl from simple ingredie…

Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce

Is it just us, or is there something incredibly comforting about a meal filled with beans, rice, greens, and a flavorful sauce?

Inspired by a bowl from Prasad in Portland, we made a delicious gluten-free and plant-based Buddha bowl from simple ingredients.

How to Make a Buddha Bowl

We’re not sure where the term Buddha Bowl originated, and there doesn’t seem to be any set of rules for how to make one.

Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Gingery Lemon Tahini Sauce from Minimalist Baker →

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Before you write off sauerkraut, don’t. It’s:

a fun way to eat more vegetables
quick + easy to make
colorful
customizable
good for your gut
perfect on bowls, salads, sandwiches, and more

Not convinced yet? Let us show you how easy it real…

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Before you write off sauerkraut, don’t. It’s:

  • a fun way to eat more vegetables
  • quick + easy to make
  • colorful
  • customizable
  • good for your gut
  • perfect on bowls, salads, sandwiches, and more

Not convinced yet? Let us show you how easy it really is.

How to Make Sauerkraut

If you’ve ever been intimidated by the process of making sauerkraut, don’t be!

Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut from Minimalist Baker →

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Here’s the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick’s Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious. Continue reading “…

Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.

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Easy Miso Ramen

Here’s a quick and easy miso ramen recipe you can make in just 30 minutes! The miso brings big flavor in a short cook time. Here’s a flavor-packed noodle recipe you can make in no time: miso ramen! Don’t get us wrong: authentic ramen from a Japanese restaurant is the absolute best. But the next best thing? Making it homemade. Alex and I are so into these tasty noodle bowls that we have a few different recipes. This one is quicker and easier than the rest, relying on miso paste for big flavor in a short cook time: just 30 minutes! The broth is so savory, also flavored with soy sauce, mirin, and a little coconut milk to make it creamy. Top with a soft boiled egg and you’ve got comfort food to the max. For vegan/plant based, go to Tofu Ramen or Vegan Mushroom Ramen. What’s in this miso ramen? Ramen is a traditional Japanese dish of broth and wheat noodles (here’s a Ramen Guide for more). This ramen broth contains miso and has an intense depth of flavor, which varies based on the type you use. It’s great because the flavor in the paste is so developed, you can get […]

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Here’s a quick and easy miso ramen recipe you can make in just 30 minutes! The miso brings big flavor in a short cook time.

Miso ramen

Here’s a flavor-packed noodle recipe you can make in no time: miso ramen! Don’t get us wrong: authentic ramen from a Japanese restaurant is the absolute best. But the next best thing? Making it homemade. Alex and I are so into these tasty noodle bowls that we have a few different recipes. This one is quicker and easier than the rest, relying on miso paste for big flavor in a short cook time: just 30 minutes! The broth is so savory, also flavored with soy sauce, mirin, and a little coconut milk to make it creamy. Top with a soft boiled egg and you’ve got comfort food to the max.

For vegan/plant based, go to Tofu Ramen or Vegan Mushroom Ramen.

Ramen noodles

What’s in this miso ramen?

Ramen is a traditional Japanese dish of broth and wheat noodles (here’s a Ramen Guide for more). This ramen broth contains miso and has an intense depth of flavor, which varies based on the type you use. It’s great because the flavor in the paste is so developed, you can get away less simmering time. It makes this recipe work in about 30 minutes, which is shorter than our other ramen recipes. This one also features a soft-boiled egg, which can cook while you make the ramen broth. For a plant based version, head to our Tofu Ramen.

  • Eggs
  • Miso paste of any kind (more below!)
  • Onion, garlic and green onion for aromatics
  • Spinach, carrots, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage for the veggies
  • Ramen noodles (more below!)
  • Vegetable broth
  • Sesame oil, soy sauce, and mirin
  • Coconut milk 
Ramen noodles with soft boiled egg

What is miso?

So what is it? Miso is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that’s full of nutrients and savory flavor. It’s the very definition of umami, which is the so-called fifth flavor. There’s sour, salty, sweet, and bitter…and then umami, which is savory! You’ll also find umami in foods like meats, mushrooms, and cheese: it’s what makes something taste rich and satisfying. (Umami is very important for vegetarian and vegan recipes, which is why miso is so important!)

You can find miso at most major grocery stores near the other Japanese ingredients. There are many different types of miso, all with different flavors: red, yellow, and brown. There are also many brands of miso. You can use any type for this tofu ramen recipe, but keep in mind: each type and brand of miso will bring a slightly different flavor to the broth. So keep experimenting and try them all!

An unexpected use for leftover miso? Our Vegan Pesto.

Keep the broth and noodles separate when serving & storing!

When you serve this miso ramen, you’ll keep the noodles and broth separate. Then you’ll place the noodles in a bowl and ladle the broth over it. Don’t be tempted to put them together! This is because as the noodles sit in the broth, they’ll absorb it.

When you store leftovers, make sure to keep the noodles and broth in separate containers and refrigerate. Of you store leftover noodles in the broth, they’ll soak up all the “juice” and all your tasty broth will be gone.

Miso ramen

Top miso ramen with a soft-boiled egg (or tofu).

Serving with a soft-boiled egg is the traditional way to eat ramen. Alex and I have found adding the egg is important in a vegetarian ramen recipe to add protein to make it a filling meal. If you prefer a plant based recipe, go to Tofu Ramen; it’s similar but has a crispy tofu topping. There are two reliable methods we use for making a soft-boiled egg:

  • Stovetop: For the stovetop soft boiled eggs method, you’ll cook the eggs in simmering water for 7 minutes. The total time is about 15 minutes, including the time to boil the water.
  • Instant Pot: Yes, you can cook soft boiled eggs in a pressure cooker! Here you’ll use low pressure and cook the eggs for 4 minutes. It takes about 10 minutes total including preheat time.
Miso ramen

What is Napa cabbage? Can I use green instead?

For this miso ramen, we’ve called for shredded Napa cabbage as a garnish on top of the noodles. What’s Napa cabbage? It’s also known as Chinese cabbage: it’s light green and oblong-shaped. It has thick, crisp stems and frilly yellow-green leaves. It’s a cruciferous vegetable like other types of cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

Can you substitute green cabbage for Napa cabbage in this recipe? Well, not really. The Napa cabbage has a mild flavor and delicate texture that makes it just right for this recipe: so try to find it if you can!

More about ramen noodles!

If you’ve ever shopped for ramen noodles, you’ll know there’s a big variety in what you’ll find! Here are a few tips on finding great ramen noodles:

  • Standard grocery vs Japanese or Asian grocery: Most grocery stores give you 1 or 2 options for ramen noodles, and they’re usually dried. If you have a local Japanese or Asian grocery, they’ll have a wider variety including fresh and frozen.
  • Fresh vs dried: You can use either fresh or dried noodles in this tofu ramen! Fresh are our favorite, but dried are easier to find.
  • Curly vs straight: You’ll find noodles packaged with the word “ramen” can be curly or straight. You can use either! Here we’ve used a straight noodle, which works just as well as a curly like in our Mushroom Ramen.

Want to learn more about noodle types? Here’s a review of 6 different packaged ramen noodles.

This miso ramen recipe is…

Vegetarian. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, go to Tofu Ramen.

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Miso ramen

Easy Miso Ramen


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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

Here’s a quick and easy miso ramen recipe you can make in just 30 minutes! The miso brings big flavor in a short cook time. 


Ingredients

  • 4 eggs*
  • 1 cup sweet yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
  • 1 cup Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces dry ramen noodles
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 tablespoons miso paste, divided
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional, for creamy broth)
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soft boil the eggs:* Go to Soft Boiled Eggs or Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs.
  2. Prep the veggies: Slice the onion. Slice the mushrooms. Thinly slice the cabbage. Thinly slice the green onions. Thinly slice the garlic. Slice carrots into matchsticks.
  3. Cook the noodles (while you make the broth): Heat large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles to al dente. Drain and set aside. If necessary, refresh the noodles under some hot tap water before serving.
  4. Make the broth: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the sesame oil and the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until lightly browned on the edges. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until just browned, stirring constantly. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the mushrooms, carrots, 3 tablespoons miso paste and mirin and cook for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Add the soy sauce, coconut milk (for creamy broth), green onions, cabbage, spinach and cook until the spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute. Taste and add about 1 tablespoon more miso paste to taste.
  6. Serve: To serve, place the noodles into four bowls. Top with broth, eggs, and vegetables. Store leftovers with the broth and noodles in separate containers (to avoid the noodles soaking up all of the broth).

Notes

*For a plant-based version, go to Tofu Ramen.

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Ramen

Keywords: Miso Ramen

More ramen recipes!

There are so many different ways to make ramen! Here are our favorite variations:

  • Vegan Mushroom Ramen A vegan ramen that’s packed with flavor! Mushrooms, bok choy and tofu accompany the noodles in the warm, savory broth.
  • Easy Vegetarian Ramen The original! A quick and easy vegetarian ramen recipe that’s packed with umami.
  • Instant Pot Ramen Yep, you can even use an Instant Pot to make ramen.
  • Easy Korean Ramen Korean ramen is a different variety altogether! Check out this unique spin.

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Poke Bowl Recipe

Here’s how to make a poke bowl! This classic recipe stars ahi tuna marinaded in a flavorful poke sauce, rice, and lots of veggie topping ideas. How much do you love a good poke bowl? This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! Yep, there are a few poke restaurants right here in Indianapolis, the middle of the Midwest. Because poke is that good. And guess what? You can easily make poke in the comfort of your own home: it’s perfect for a weeknight meal, or even better for a showy meal for entertaining. Want a plant based option? Go to Vegan Poke Bowl. What is poke? Poke is Hawaiian for “to slice” or “cut crosswise into pieces, and it refers to the raw fish that’s cut into cubes. It originated from fisherman in Hawaii who would season leftover parts of their catch for a snack! Poke is a Hawaiian-American food, but much of its flavor is influenced by Japanese cuisine: soy sauce, green onions, and sesame oil. You can make poke out of any raw fish, but the most common fish you’ll see is ahi […]

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Here’s how to make a poke bowl! This classic recipe stars ahi tuna marinaded in a flavorful poke sauce, rice, and lots of veggie topping ideas.

Poke bowl recipe

How much do you love a good poke bowl? This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! Yep, there are a few poke restaurants right here in Indianapolis, the middle of the Midwest. Because poke is that good. And guess what? You can easily make poke in the comfort of your own home: it’s perfect for a weeknight meal, or even better for a showy meal for entertaining.

Want a plant based option? Go to Vegan Poke Bowl.

What is poke?

Poke is Hawaiian for “to slice” or “cut crosswise into pieces, and it refers to the raw fish that’s cut into cubes. It originated from fisherman in Hawaii who would season leftover parts of their catch for a snack! Poke is a Hawaiian-American food, but much of its flavor is influenced by Japanese cuisine: soy sauce, green onions, and sesame oil. You can make poke out of any raw fish, but the most common fish you’ll see is ahi tuna.

Poke can be served as either an appetizer, or in a bowl as a main dish. Serve it with rice, veggies, and other sauces and it becomes a poke bowl. What does it taste like? You’ve got to taste it to believe it, but with a good ahi tuna it tastes buttery, savory, and altogether otherworldly.

Ahi poke

What’s in the poke sauce?

This poke bowl recipe features glistening ahi tuna poke in a marinade that makes it taste like the most incredible food on the planet. You’ll cut the tuna into cubes, then stir it with these flavors and let it marinade. Here are the flavors that go into this poke sauce:

  • Sweet yellow onion (has a milder flavor than yellow onion)
  • Green onions
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil (plain, not toasted, to gently accentuate the flavor of the fish)
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Sriracha (just a squirt to brighten the flavor without adding heat)
Poke bowl

Do you really have to marinade 1 hour?

Most classic poke bowl recipes call for marinading the poke for 1 hour. But do you really have to wait a whole hour before digging in? Great question. To find out, Alex and I taste tested our poke right away, at 30 minutes, and at 1 hour to see how the flavor changed. The verdict?

  • You can eat your poke right away! It tastes incredible.
  • Marinading even 15 to 30 minutes rounds out the flavor.
  • If you have the time, marinade for 1 hour: the flavors really permeate the fish.

Raw fish? Here’s how to find the best ahi tuna

You’ll be eating raw fish in a poke bowl, so you want to make sure to get the very best tuna you can find. Here are some pointers:

  • Make sure to purchase ahi tuna that is marked sushi or sashimi grade.
  • Sometimes this will be in the frozen fish area, or at the fish counter.
  • If you aren’t sure, make sure to confirm with the store that this fish is safe to eat raw.
Ahi tuna

Poke bowl topping ideas

There are so many ways to make a poke bowl! This bowl is built around the assumption: if you start with great poke, you’ll have a great poke bowl. The fish is the star here, so really anything you do with it will taste incredible. The poke sauce will drip down into the veggies and rice, helping to flavor them. In this bowl, we did add some light seasonings to each veggie to bring out the flavor. Here’s what you’ll find in this poke bowl, and then some other ideas:

Toppings in this poke bowl

  • Short grain rice white or brown, we tend toward brown since it has more fiber and nutrients. Traditionally it’s white sushi rice. This bowl we actually used purple short grain rice, which was also tasty!
  • Red cabbage flavored with a little rice vinegar and salt
  • Cucumber with a few pinches of salt
  • Edamame frozen and thawed, well salted
  • Radishes if you can find watermelon radishes, they’ve got beautiful color!
  • Sesame seeds

Other poke topping ideas

  • Cucumber seaweed salad: Take 1 large English cucumber and julienne it into long thin strips (3 cups; we used a handheld julienne peeler). Mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
  • Spicy mayo: Everything is better with a little spicy mayo: right? We also use this on our Vegan Poke Bowl.
  • Carrot ribbons: Julienne carrots or slice them into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
  • Avocado: Many poke bowls have avocado: we also used it in our Vegan Poke Bowl.
  • Ponzu sauce
Poke bowl topping ideas

Other great poke recipes

Want more ideas? There are great resources from Hawaiian chefs:

Ahi tuna poke bowl

This poke bowl recipe is…

Pescatarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

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Poke bowl recipe

Poke Bowl Recipe


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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

Here’s how to make a poke bowl! Try this easy healthy dinner recipe with rice, ahi tuna marinaded in a flavorful sauce, and lots of veggie topping ideas.


Ingredients

For the poke

  • 1 1/2 pounds ahi tuna, sushi or sashimi grade (3 steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 1/4 cup minced sweet yellow onion
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (not toasted)
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Small squeeze sriracha

For the poke bowl

  • 1 cup dry short grain white rice or brown rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 watermelon radish or 2 radishes
  • 1/2 English cucumber
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed)
  • Rice vinegar and kosher salt, for seasoning
  • For the garnish: Sesame seeds, microgreens or sprouts
  • Optional: Spicy Mayo

Instructions

  1. Make the rice: Make the rice on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot. When it’s done, give it a few shakes of rice vinegar and stir in salt to taste. (Or, make the rice in advance and reheat it on the stovetop with a splash of water.)
  2. For the poke: Slice the tuna into 1-inch cubes. Mince the onion. Thinly slice the green onions. Mix them in a bowl with the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, kosher salt and Sriracha. 
  3. Serve immediately, but for most authentic flavor marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes to 1 hour. Taste and add a sprinkle of salt before serving.* (Get this in the fridge while the rice boils and you prep the veggies, and you can eat when it’s all done.)
  4. Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the red cabbage. Place it in a small bowl and add a few shakes of rice vinegar and a few pinches salt. Thinly slice the cucumber and radishes, and salt them with a few pinches of salt. 
  5. Assemble the poke bowls: Place the rice in the bowl and top with the poke and vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and greens. 

Notes

*It tastes great either way. The traditional poke is marinaded at least 1 hour. If you’re looking for a quick meal, it’s very good right away too.

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Raw
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Keywords: Poke Bowl, Poke Bowl Recipe

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Easy Chinese Chicken Salad (GF/Soy-Free)

A friend recently requested a recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad on the blog. The rest is history. Plus, look at those colors and that crunch!
Introducing our fresh and flavorful 30-minute Chinese Chicken Salad made with seriously simple ingredients.
How…

Easy Chinese Chicken Salad (GF/Soy-Free)

A friend recently requested a recipe for Chinese Chicken Salad on the blog. The rest is history. Plus, look at those colors and that crunch!

Introducing our fresh and flavorful 30-minute Chinese Chicken Salad made with seriously simple ingredients.

How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad

  • Cabbage – we went with a mix of napa and red cabbage. Napa cabbage for a more classic touch and red cabbage for a pop of color and nice crunch.

Easy Chinese Chicken Salad (GF/Soy-Free) from Minimalist Baker →

Simple Creamy Coleslaw

I never knew I was a coleslaw person until I made it myself. I had eaten it plenty of times at restaurants, never once having been impressed, and always wondering what the appeal was. But then I decided to make a quick batch of creamy coleslaw to go on a sandwich one day and that […]

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I never knew I was a coleslaw person until I made it myself. I had eaten it plenty of times at restaurants, never once having been impressed, and always wondering what the appeal was. But then I decided to make a quick batch of creamy coleslaw to go on a sandwich one day and that coleslaw totally stole the show. Something about that creamy-crunchy combo made me keep coming back for more, and I’ve been making on the reg ever since.

The super simple dressing for my Creamy Coleslaw is made with a few pantry staples, including a little Dijon mustard for tang and a dab of honey for sweetness. Then the dressing is just tossed with shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced green onions, and you’re done! Creamy crunchy heaven ready to be piled onto a sandwich or taco, stuffed into a wrap, or enjoyed as is.

Easy Homemade Creamy Coleslaw

Overhead view of a bowl of coleslaw on a blue napkin

There’s something about that combo of sweet-tangy-creamy dressing over super crunchy cabbage that is everything. Like, once I take one bite I just can’t stop. So I made this recipe a “small batch”. Just about two cups total once done, or just enough for about four sandwiches. (Or two sandwiches and four mouthfuls, LOL)

Shredded Cabbage Shortcut

I used pre-shredded bagged “coleslaw mix” (shredded cabbage and carrots) for this recipe because I think it’s one of the few times using pre-chopped vegetables is cost effective. And then you’re not left with half a cabbage in your fridge wondering what to do with it. Because no matter how small a cabbage is, it always seems to be too much.

BUT, if you happen to have that half head of cabbage and want to make this with it, you’ll need about 3 cups finely shredded cabbage and about one medium carrot, shredded.

How to Keep Coleslaw from Getting Watery

Part of what makes cabbage so crunchy is that it contains a lot of water. The salt in the dressing pulls the water out of the cabbage through osmosis, leaving water in the bottom of your bowl, and your cabbage a little less crisp. The only way to prevent this from happening is to store your dressing separate from the shredded vegetables. So, if you don’t plan to eat the whole batch right away, make sure you only add dressing to the portion you plan to eat.

What to Serve with Creamy Coleslaw

Creamy coleslaw is absolutely perfect with anything BBQ, or anything with buffalo sauce. That creamy goodness perfectly balances the sweet tang of BBQ sauce and the fiery heat of buffalo sauce. But it also goes great on tacos, or as an extra topping in bowl meals. Here are a few recipes where I use coleslaw: BBQ Bean Sliders, Blacked Shrimp Tacos, and Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches. It would also be great with something like: BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls or Loaded Mashed Potato Bowls.

Side view of a bowl of creamy coleslaw with a fork lifting a bite

 

Simple Creamy Coleslaw

This homemeade Creamy Coleslaw with a sweet, tangy and creamy dressing is perfect for piling onto sandwiches, stuffing into wraps, or enjoying as is!

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise ($0.55)
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey ($0.06)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.03)
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) ($0.02)
  • 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • freshly cracked black pepper ($0.03)

Vegetables

  • 1/2 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)* ($0.75)
  • 3 green onions ($0.17)
  1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing (mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper).

  2. Slice the green onions. Add the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) to a large bowl with the green onions, then pour the dressing over top. Stir until the cabbage is evenly coated in dressing. Serve immediately.

How to Make Creamy Coleslaw – Step by Step Photos

Ingredients for creamy coleslaw dressing in a bowl

First, make the dressing. In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 Tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 5 cranks of a pepper mill).

coleslaw mix and green onion in a bowl

Add 1/2 of a 14 oz. bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) to a large bowl. Slice three green onions and add them to the bowl as well.

Add coleslaw dressing to cabbage in the bowl

Pour the prepared dressing over top…

Finished Creamy Coleslaw

And then stir until all the cabbage is coated in dressing.

front view of a bowl of creamy coleslaw on a blue napkin

Then dig in (or put it on your sandwich, taco, stuff it into your wrap, or serve it on the side with your ribs)!

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Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage

This sweet-and-sour red cabbage makes an easy side dish for any German meal. Just four ingredients and ready 30 minutes! Great with sausages or pork chops. Continue reading “Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage” »

This sweet-and-sour red cabbage makes an easy side dish for any German meal. Just four ingredients and ready 30 minutes! Great with sausages or pork chops.

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Curried Cabbage

There’s something super comforting to me about sautéed cabbage with butter and I eat it a lot in the winter months when cabbage is fresh and inexpensive. And because it’s just so cheap, delicious, and filling, I love coming up with new variations on this theme. This Curried Cabbage version is full of warm savory spices, […]

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There’s something super comforting to me about sautéed cabbage with butter and I eat it a lot in the winter months when cabbage is fresh and inexpensive. And because it’s just so cheap, delicious, and filling, I love coming up with new variations on this theme. This Curried Cabbage version is full of warm savory spices, vibrant color, and plenty of texture. It’s like extra-extra comforting and perfect for winter! There are several ways you can serve this flavorful dish, so read on for some curried cabbage inspo!

Curried Cabbage Sauté

Curried cabbage in a red pot with a wooden spoon and garnished with fresh cilantro

How to Serve Curried Cabbage

I had a lot of fun eating this curried cabbage different ways this week. You can serve it as-is, like sort of a low carb veggie bowl, or spoon it over a bowl of warm rice. If you’re into noodles, you can serve it like my classic Fried Cabbage and Noodles, by adding about 8 oz. of cooked egg noodles (you’ll want to add some extra butter and salt to cover the noodles). I’m also a fan of topping it with a fried egg. ;)

Can I Add Meat?

Yep! Ground beef would be an awesome compliment to this curried cabbage. Simply brown 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef in the pot before adding the garlic and ginger, then proceed with the recipe as normal.

Is This Curried Cabbage Saucy?

No, there is no sauce in this dish. It is simply sautéed cabbage with curry seasoning. If you prefer a saucy dish so you can have something to sop up with bread or to drizzle over rice, you can try adding a cup or so of vegetable broth or coconut milk. 

A black plate with rice and curried cabbage with a bowl of cilantro on the side

Can I Freeze Curried Cabbage?

This recipe would probably freeze so-so. Since the vegetables are already soft from sautéing, there won’t be much more loss in texture through freezing and thawing. The main issue you may run into is that it might dry out a bit, since there isn’t any sauce to keep the dish moist in the freezer.

Can I Skip the Cilantro?

Yes. I love cilantro with curry dishes, but if you’re not into cilantro I suggest adding some sliced green onion. While their flavor is not anywhere near the same, they both offer a punch of freshness to the dish, which I find to be a lovely contrast to the deep cooked-down flavor of the cabbage.

 

Curried Cabbage

This simple Curried Cabbage sauté is an inexpensive and filling dish full of vibrant colors, flavors, and healthy vegetable goodness.

  • 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ($0.10)
  • 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
  • 4 carrots (about 1/2 lb.) ($0.45)
  • 1/2 head cabbage (about 4 cups sliced) ($1.28)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
  • 2 Tbsp curry powder (mild or hot) ($0.60)
  • 1 cup frozen peas ($0.38)
  • 1 Tbsp butter ($0.09)
  • salt and pepper to taste ($0.05)
  • 1 handful cilantro ($0.20)
  1. Prepare the vegetables before you begin, so they're ready to go when you need them. Mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Slice the onion, and peel and slice the carrots. Remove the core from the cabbage and slice it thinly.

  2. Add the olive oil, garlic, and ginger to a large pot. Sauté the garlic and ginger over medium heat for about one minute, then add the curry powder and sauté for one minute more.

  3. Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or just until the onions begin to soften.

  4. Finally, add the carrots, cabbage, a 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Continue to stir and cook the cabbage and vegetables over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Add a tablespoon or two of water to the pot if it becomes too dry or the spices begin to stick to the bottom of the pot.

  5. Once the cabbage is soft, add the frozen peas. Stir and heat through (1-2 minutes). Once the peas are heated, add the butter and stir until the butter has melted and coated the vegetables. Finally, season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh cilantro just before serving.

Scroll down for the step by step photos!

Close side view of the curried cabbage topped with cilantro in the pot.

 

How to Make Curried Cabbage – Step by Step Photos

Sliced cabbage on a cutting board

Prepare your vegetables before you begin. Mince two cloves of garlic and grate about 1 tsp fresh ginger. Slice one yellow onion, and peel and slice 4 carrots (about 1/2 lb.). Remove the core from 1/2 head of cabbage, then slice it thinly.

Fried garlic, ginger, and curry powder.

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2 Tbsp olive oil to a large pot (I’m using a 6-quart dutch oven). Sauté the garlic and ginger in the olive oil over medium heat for about one minute, then add 2 Tbsp curry powder and sauté for one minute more.

Sauté Onions in curry powder

Add the sliced onions and continue to sauté just until the onions begin to soften (2-3 minutes).

Carrots and cabbage in the pot

Add the sliced carrots and cabbage to the pot along with about 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt. Continue to stir and cook the cabbage and vegetables until the cabbage is tender (about 15 minutes). If the pot begins to get too dry or the spices begin to stick to the bottom before the cabbage is tender, add a tablespoon or two more water.

Add frozen peas to curried cabbage

Once the cabbage is tender, add 1 cup frozen peas. Stir to combine and heat through (1-2 minutes).

Season cabbage with butter salt and pepper

Add one tablespoon of butter and season with salt and pepper. Stir until the butter is melted and coating the vegetables. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Curried Cabbage in a red pot with wooden utensils on the side.

Top with a handful of fresh cilantro just before serving!

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