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Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies

From the video “How to Make Mildly Spicy Szechuan Cabbage Stir Fry in Minutes 四川手撕包菜 Chinese Vegetable Recipe” by Spice N' Pans. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Spice N' Pans. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~35 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$0.98*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$15.02* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$2.93*for the batch in the video
~$0.98*per serving

You save about ~$15.02* per serving (94% less*) than ordering it out — ~$45.07* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: chicken stock powder, dried chili, sichuan red peppercorns

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving139 kcal · 7% of 2,000
Fat2.4 g3%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Sodium847 mg37%
Carbohydrate28 g10%
Fiber9.9 g35%
Total sugars6.5 gno daily value
Added sugars1 g2%
Protein6.5 g13%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−3 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cooking oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • spatula
  • wok
  • pan

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated
  • Total time not stated
  • Exact quantity of cooking oil not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies

What makes Spice N' Pans's Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies recipe and technique special?

Spice N' Pans's take on Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Dry frying removes moisture; if skipped, cabbage steams instead of charring. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Spice N' Pans's Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stir-fried cabbage with dried chilies?

The official cooking video by Spice N' Pans is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.