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Crack Slaw

A savory, one-pan stir fry of ground pork and cabbage with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sriracha. Fast, filling, and full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4  green onions (white and green ends separated)
  • ½  tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ head green cabbage, shredded (or 1 bag coleslaw mix)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep garlic, onion, green onion whites, and grated ginger before cooking.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add yellow onion, green onion whites, and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
  • Push aromatics aside. Add ground pork, salt, pepper, and ginger. Brown the meat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add cabbage to the pan. Fold it in gradually as it wilts.
  • Pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir to combine.
  • Add sriracha and toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Plate and garnish with green onion tops, sesame seeds, and extra sriracha.

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Notes

  • Coleslaw mix from a bag substitutes well for hand-shredded cabbage.
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a pan, not a microwave.
  • For less heat, reduce sriracha to ½ tablespoon or serve it on the side.