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Sautéed Napa Cabbage with Ground Pork Recipe

With the wide assortment of vegetables that grow on our land comes a vast array of ways we can enjoy them. Carrots, broccoli, and so many others can be stewed, boiled, baked. In some cases, we can even enjoy them raw; the possibilities are endless! Vegetables are an all too crucial part of a delicious…

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With the wide assortment of vegetables that grow on our land comes a vast array of ways we can enjoy them. Carrots, broccoli, and so many others can be stewed, boiled, baked. In some cases, we can even enjoy them raw; the possibilities are endless! Vegetables are an all too crucial part of a delicious and nutritious lifestyle, which is why it’s so important that you find a way you enjoy eating it. For those who want a dish that is delicious but also quick to whip up in the kitchen, this sauteed napa cabbage with ground pork is the recipe for you!

ginisang pechay baguio

Napa cabbage is a cool leafy green with prominent uses around the world. This is because it’s so adaptable, and all too easy to utilize in the kitchen. Whether you refer to it as napa cabbage, Chinese cabbage, pechay baguio or wombok, this vegetable’s uses are definitely extensive. For this recipe, we’re enjoying cabbage in arguably one of its simplest forms: deliciously chopped portions combined with hearty tomatoes and meaty ground pork. What’s not to love about this easy to make classic?

Sauteed Napa Cabbage with Ground Pork vs. Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes

When it comes to cabbage, one of the go to recipes of most Filipino households is none other than corned beef with cabbage and potatoes. The sweet taste of ginisang repolyo marries perfectly with the savory flavor of corned beef. Add in your starchy potatoes, and you’ve never had anything more comforting and filling! Ginisang repolyo with corned beef and potatoes is an easy, hearty recipe everyone in your family will love.

Napa Cabbage Saute (Ginisang Repolyo)

This sauteed napa cabbage with ground pork will certainly be no different! Here, instead of corned beef, ground pork serves as your dish’s main protein. It’s also considerably less soupy than your ginseng repolyo, with the latter being more like sinabawang corned beef. Our sauteed napa cabbage dish also comes with tomatoes. This summery vegetable gives your dish an extra bright and vibrant flavor. With it being just as easy to make as your ginasang repolyo dish, this sauteed napa cabbage meal will be the perfect addition to your family’s meal rotation!

Other Napa Cabbage Recipes

Napa cabbage is a versatile ingredient that can star in quite a number of dishes, sauteed napa cabbage with ground pork aside. Here are just a few examples of the recipes you can whip up with this leafy green.

Crispy Cabbage Rolls

While we often see napa cabbage in sauteed dishes and soups, did you know there are other ways we can use this veggie in the kitchen? Cue these crispy cabbage rolls: crunchy, golden, and perfect as a healthy but tasty finger food! These rolls are a great way to get creative with your cabbage and upgrade its use beyond your usual stews. Filled with ground pork, carrots, onions and more, each of these rolls are hearty and satisfying. Just having one wouldn’t be enough!

Amazing Cabbage Recipe

Another easy and enjoyable lunch option is this amazing cabbage recipe! Similar to your sauteed napa cabbage dish, this meal is a perfect side to hearty mains like fried chicken or even daing na bangus. Comprised of not only cabbage but pork, bell peppers, snap peas and more, each bite is a festival of both textures and flavors! It’ll only take one bite for you to find out why this cabbage recipe truly is so amazing!

Cabbage Soup

Looking for something light yet still enjoyable? Or are you keeping track of your calories? Look no further; this cabbage soup is the dish for you! Occasionally dubbed at a “negative calorie food,” this cabbage soup is a combination of one medium head of cabbage, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. It takes only about 20 minutes to make, and is not only delicious but contributes to weight loss. Keep in mind, however, that you should still enjoy other meals alongside this cabbage soup so your body still have the amount of nutrients it needs to get by each day. 

How to Cook Sauteed Napa Cabbage with Ground Pork

You can make this sauteed napa cabbage with ground pork dish in just three quick and easy steps!

Sauteed Napa Cabbage with Ground Pork (pechay with giniling)

Start with your staples

The first part of your sauteed napa cabbage recipe is effectively the same as many other Filipino dishes. Heat two tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan, then sauté in your garlic and onions once it is hot. After sautéing these two together, add 15 ounces’ worth of diced tomatoes. Stir this mix and cook until the liquid from your tomatoes evaporates.

Add ground pork

Once your liquid evaporates, you can add your ground pork. For this hearty portion of your dish you’ll need about ¾ pounds. Ground pork may take a bit longer to cook, so be sure to stir and cook this new addition for about 8 to 12 minutes.

Add the Napa cabbage and final touches

Last but definitely not least, you have to add the star of the show: the sauteed napa cabbage itself! Having chopped up 1 and ½ pounds’ worth of this vegetable, toss your greens into your pan and stir and cook for about 5 minutes. For more flavor, be sure to add some salt and pepper to taste.

When your sauteed napa cabbage’s dish is to your liking, turn the heat off the stove and transfer your meal to a serving plate. Serve piping hot, and share and enjoy it with heaping cups of white rice!

Did you like this sauteed napa cabbage with ground pork? Let us know what you thought in the comments below; we’d love to hear from you!

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Sautéed Napa Cabbage with Ground Pork

Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 25 minutes minutes
Total: 35 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Napa cabbage chopped
  • 3/4 lb ground pork
  • 15 oz tomatoes diced
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan
  • Once the oil is hot, sauté the garlic and onion
  • Add the diced tomatoes. Stir and cook until the liquid evaporates
  • Put-in the ground pork. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g Calories: 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 26g (40%) Saturated Fat: 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g Monounsaturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 0.03g Cholesterol: 61mg (20%) Sodium: 69mg (3%) Potassium: 944mg (27%) Fiber: 4g (16%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Vitamin A: 1433IU (29%) Vitamin C: 63mg (76%) Calcium: 161mg (16%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. ymphz says

    Posted on 3/10/14 at 1:23 am

    Can I sustitute cabbage with lettuce?

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    • Vanjo Merano says

      Posted on 3/10/14 at 1:05 pm

      Hi there. No, we won’t be able to get our desired outcome if we use lettuce for this recipe. However, you can use green or savoy cabbage as a substitute for Napa cabbage.

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