simple stir-fried cabbage with dried shrimps 包菜炒虾米

Simple stir-fried cabbage with dried shrimps for one of my dish for dinner. Taste a mild sweet from the cabbage, my husband like a softer cabbage or you can cook it for a crunchy one.


ingredients:

5 leaves of medium size cabbage, I use hand to tear to pieces
2 tbsp dried shrimps
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste

1. wash dried shrimps & soak with some water for 10-15 minutes. Do not throw away water, set aside as a "stock" for later use.
2. heat wok with a tbsp oil, add dried shrimps & sautee until fragrant.
3. add minced garlic, keep sautee till fragrant but not brown.
4. quickly add cabbage, stir fry until cabbage is green
5. add seasoning, salt & pepper, add dried shrimps "stock".
6. cover with lid, keep simmer for 10 minutes for soft cabbage or 5 minutes for crunchy cabbage.