Stir-Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Chestnuts

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This recipe for stir-fried cabbage with bacon and chestnuts is a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The smoky bacon adds a savory element, while the chestnuts bring a nutty sweetness to the dish. The cabbage is cooked until tender-crisp, providing a satisfying crunch. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Keywords: stir-fried cabbage, bacon, chestnuts, savory, quick and easy.

stir fried cabbage with bacon and chestnuts recipe details

Stir fried cabbage with bacon and chestnuts recipe, recipe Rating: 4.8
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Get toasty with this warming side dish. Maybe not quite as warming as a swig of brandy, but darn close.
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 30 fresh chestnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 bacon slices
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, sliced
• 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, shredded
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. Bring a pot of water to boil over high heat. While water is coming to a boil, use a sharp paring knife to cut a cross in the base of all 30 chestnuts. Cook in boiling water for 7 minutes.
2. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chestnuts from the water, allow to cool, and peel. Cook the shelled chestnuts in the boiling water for another 12 minutes. Drain.
3. While chestnuts are boiling, heat vegetable oil on high in a large skillet. Cook bacon in hot oil for 2 minutes (watch for spatter!), then remove and drain on paper towels.
4. Add sesame oil to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook leeks in hot oil for 30 seconds. Add sprouts and cabbage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon, cooked chestnuts, soy sauce, and orange juice.
5. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve.