Napa Cabbage Recipes

This warming and healing Cantonese soup is ready in no time by just boiling some Chinese leaf and fresh ginger in a pot of chicken stock.

This Instant Pot miso soup is a Japanese-inspired take on chicken noodle soup. It's full of fresh ingredients and has a delicious flavor!

A delicious salad with lots of crunch.

Great salad, very tasty and a little different. I got this recipe from my mom.

This Asian-flavored slaw made with napa cabbage, carrots, and sesame seeds is best served within an hour of being dressed.

I love the Chinese-takeout-feel of this speedy side dish.

This is a great way to prepare napa cabbage. It is sauteed with onion and spices like ginger, cumin, and parsley and flavored with sake.

This Korean salad is great light vegetable side to accompany BBQ ribs or chicken and sticky rice.

Hale and hearty, this kale salad is a powerhouse of nutrients that is very easy to eat! The salad bursts with the flavor of mandarin oranges, sweet and tart strawberries, and has a pleasant poppy seed dressing. When mangoes are in season, you can substitute them for the mandarin oranges or walnuts and pomegranates, toasted cashews or walnuts, and apples in the fall for different flavors. The possibilities are endless!

My sister introduced us to this delicious salad, made with napa cabbage, ramen noodles, and a special dressing. Napa cabbage gives it a firm, crisp texture that is essential. Any flavor of ramen is good--I prefer the chicken or Oriental.

Buddha's Delight or Lo Han Jai is the ultimate vegan stir-fry with delicate flavors and wholesome goodness! Serve with rice.

We thought venturing into other kimchi domains would be a wise decision, especially with the warmer weather. This type of kimchi is perfect for those who can't handle spicy foods and is milder in flavor. Enjoy with rice and other meals.

Napa cabbage makes a fantastic salad with its mild flavor. It is paired with apple and mandarin oranges and a creamy yogurt-lemon dressing.

The ultimate party or potluck dish... bring copies of this recipe because everyone will be asking! Make sure to not mix everything together until the very last minute as the noodles will get soft after a few hours and lose their special crunch.

I found a basic recipe for a Thai cabbage slaw, and I added a few tweaks of my own to give it a crunchier texture and a little more zip! It goes well with grilled meats and seafood on a hot day.

Simple chicken stir-fry with napa cabbage. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.

Get more of the good stuff on your plate with these variations of vibrant slaws. Prepare them ahead and tuck them in the fridge for a jump start on veggie-full meals throughout the week.

This is an easy dish that people will think you slaved over. Marinate overnight for best results, but it works great with as little as 4 hours in the marinade. This is great for a dinner party as most of it can be prepared the day before.

I love kimchi but am not a big fan of those that use fish sauce. So after trying several kinds and spending over $10 a pint at our local farmers' markets, I came up with my own vegan version which costs less and is great to share with family and friends. After fermentation, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, and will get stronger and spicier as it sits. Mine never lasts that long!

I'm a meateater, but my girlfriend is vegan, so I created this recipe as something we could enjoy together. Using a meat substitute and bold flavors, even the most carnivorous of your guests won't guess these pot stickers are meatless, let alone vegan.

This is a watery kimchi that is good to eat during the hotter months.

Traditional Chinese dumplings made all of the time. Dipping sauce: soy sauce, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, salt, minced garlic, black or white vinegar, sesame seeds, or hot sauce.

A quick, low-meat, low-cost yet delicious meal. I came up with this while living in Japan where meat is very expensive. This is a very forgiving recipe and I've made many substitutions over the years, such as garlic instead of onion, cabbage instead of napa, and even made omissions when low on ingredients and every time it turns out fine.

Here is a quick recipe for a salad with an Asian flair that is elegant and good enough for the fanciest party. It's not only a healthy alternative, but tastes fantastic.