Napa cabbage, also known as Chinese cabbage, is a healthy, versatile vegetable that is utilized in countless recipes. Slightly different than other cabbages, it’s loaded with good-for-you antioxidants, but more importantly, it’s an appetizing food. 

 

Napa cabbage is a green cabbage that can be found at most grocery stores. A variety of Chinese cabbage that has long leaves that are crunchy in texture and mild flavor.

Using only a handful of ingredients, you can create magnificent, flavorful dishes everyone loves with this tasty cabbage.

We’ve rounded up the best napa cabbage recipes on the web. From salads to soups, slaws to wraps, and many other savory, tantalizing recipes, you’re sure to find your new favorite dish. 

1. Napa Cabbage Salad

This is a salad brimming with savory and bright flavors. The fun thing about this recipe is that it uses ramen noodles and seasoning in it. The ramen noodles are sauteed in butter with almonds and sesame seeds. It tops the napa cabbage and is tossed with the remaining ingredients and a delicious homemade sesame dressing. Mandarin oranges give a nice, bright flavor to the salad. 

2. Napa Cabbage Soup

A nourishing, healthy, soul-filling soup is found in this Chinese napa cabbage soup. Napa cabbage is a versatile vegetable and great to enjoy in soups like this one. With a handful of ingredients and spices, you’ve got a quick, appetizing, and tasty soup ready to devour. 

3. Napa Cabbage Slaw

This is a fun twist on traditional coleslaw. Full of crunchy goodness and an Asian-inspired dressing, it’s a bright, tangy, crisp delight. It’s a great dish for hot summer days, picnics, potlucks, and cookouts. 

4. Sauteed Napa Cabbage

This simple sauteed napa cabbage is stir-fried with mouthwatering flavors of garlic, ginger, brown sugar, green onions, and other ingredients creating a tasty vegetarian side dish. It all comes together in under 30 minutes for a nutritious, delicious, addition to your meal. 

5. Napa Cabbage Rolls

No need to go for takeout when you can create sublime cabbage rolls at home. You can make these ahead of time to have a quick meal ready in minutes. The rolls are packed with veggies and white rice. The homemade dipping sauce adds a depth of tasty flavors to complete this wonderful dish. 

6. Easy Napa Cabbage Stir Fry

This meal is a quick and easy recipe that whips up in under 30 minutes. It’s an amazing dish full of appetizing flavors that is great for weeknights and busy days. Made with cabbage, rice noodles, and a delicious sauce. It’s full of umami, sweet, and spicy flavors for a truly palate-pleasing meal. 

7. Grilled Napa Cabbage

Grilling napa cabbage is an easy, quick, and inviting dish. It’s the perfect side dish for your cookout next to your grilled meats and other veggies. It’s savory, has a bit of a tang, and is full of flavor. The cabbage has crispy grilled edges and a sweet, soft center. 

8. Napa Cabbage Caesar Salad

If you love Caesar salad then you’ll love this simple recipe. Instead of romaine lettuce, napa cabbage is used with a homemade, off-the-charts delicious Caesar dressing.  It’s tossed with croutons and parmesan cheese for a classic salad. It’s so good, you might not make it the traditional way again. 

9. Napa Cabbage Mushroom Stir Fry

If you love mushrooms then you’ll jump for joy with this lovely recipe. A light, umami-flavored stir-fry is a simple, toothsome dish using a handful of ingredients.  In 15 minutes, you’ve got a flavor-packed dish with napa cabbage, champignon mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and other savory ingredients. 

10. Pork And Napa Cabbage Bowl

These bowls are a little slice of heaven. Brimming with napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, ground pork, and bursting with superb Asian flavors, it’s a bowl you’ll have on repeat. It’s fresh, savory, and a delectable dish.

11. Spicy Korean Vegetable Slaw

Move over coleslaw, there’s a new slaw in town! This Spicy Korean veggie slaw is a light and healthy dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s full of vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers and tossed with an amazing gochujang ginger dressing. Spicy, crunchy, and all-around wonderful dish, this vegetable slaw hits all the right notes. 

12. Traditional Kimchi

Making Kimchi at home isn’t as hard as some may think. This recipe is a small batch recipe that is ideal for at-home enjoyment. Kimchi is a healthy, traditional Korean side dish that pairs well with an array of tasty dishes.

13. Warm Bacon And Cabbage Salad

Bacon makes everything better and this salad is no exception. With a handful of ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you’ve got a marvelous appetizing salad. It’s a wonderful balance of salty, tangy, and sweet flavors that will wow your taste buds. 

14. Napa Cabbage Steaks

Napa cabbage is such a versatile vegetable. Making a steak out of it is a great way to create a healthy, hearty side dish or even main dish. This recipe is simple and has a nice balance of spice with sweet and salty flavors. It only takes a handful of ingredients to make and you’ve got a tasty, delightful dish.

15. Creamed Napa Cabbage

A casserole in 30 minutes that tastes incredible? Yes, it’s possible! This creamed napa cabbage is a casserole that is wonderful in the winter months. It’s healthy, has incredible flavors, and will fill your soul with warm goodness. The cabbage has more sweetness in the winter which pairs well with the earthiness of the mushrooms and saltiness of the bacon. A must-try dish, you won’t be disappointed. 

16. Dumplings With Napa Cabbage

There’s something about dumplings that makes them fun to eat and are oh-so-good. This recipe is an easy restaurant-quality dish you can whip up in 30 minutes. Flavorful ground pork, shrimp, cabbage, and seasonings are mixed together to create a delectable filling. Once the dumplings are cooked, dip them in a homemade savory sauce with a hint of spice and enjoy! 

17. Miso Soup With Napa Cabbage

This plant-based soup is bursting with umami flavor. It is a healthy and nourishing soup full of delicious vegetables including onions, carrots, napa cabbage, and red peppers. A soup that will warm your heart and fill your soul with its savory, inviting flavors.

18. Glass Noodles With Pork And Napa Cabbage

Looking for a tasty, nutritious one-pot meal? Look no further than this light yet filling dish. Not a pasta dish and not a soup, it is its own unique, flavorful, and superb bowl of goodness. With pork, napa cabbage, glass noodles, mushrooms, garlic, carrot, onion, and seasonings, it is a one-pot meal you’ll have on repeat. 

19. Spicy Sichuan Cabbage

A restaurant-quality Chinese side dish that you can make at home in 20 minutes is what makes this napa cabbage recipe great. It’s a hot and sour stir-fry that is both delicious and spicy. The napa cabbage is sauteed and then stir-fried in a savory, spicy, and flavorful sauce.

20. Napa Cabbage Wraps

These napa cabbage wraps are a marvelous treat. They are filled with good-for-you veggies, wrapped up and dipped in a delectable peanut sauce. A wonderful treat anytime but especially in the warmer months. They are fresh, crisp, and wildly tasty.

21. Chinese Chicken Salad

This may be the best Chinese chicken salad you will ever eat. With vibrant vegetables and a dynamite homemade sesame ginger dressing, this salad is fresh, crunchy, delicious, and all-around amazing! Even better, it’s quick and easy to make. Great any time of the year, it really shines in the warmer months. 

22. Roasted Kale And Napa Cabbage

A simple and easy side dish, this recipe uses a handful of ingredients. It’s a healthy, light, and tasty dish that pairs well with fish or chicken. The napa cabbage complements the buttery flavors of the roasted kale for a dynamic, delicious addition to your plate. 

23. Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup recipe takes the classic chicken noodle soup and gives it an Asian twist. With lots of fresh veggies including carrots, napa cabbage, onions, and mushrooms, protein-rich chicken, ramen noodles, and a well-seasoned broth, this glorious soup has it all. It’s bursting with appetizing savory flavors.

24. Chicken Salad Cabbage Wraps

This isn’t your ordinary chicken salad! There’s no mayonnaise in these delectable wraps. Instead, miso paste, mangos, and coconut milk are used with an array of other inviting ingredients creating a bright, flavorful salad. Wrapped up in napa cabbage leaves, it’s the perfect light lunch or dinner. 

25. Asian Chicken Tacos

Taco Tuesday takes on new flavors with these out-of-this-world delicious Asian tacos. Chicken is topped with a mango slaw that has raw napa cabbage, mangos, carrots, red onion, and cilantro. The tacos are drizzled with a zingy sriracha sauce and crowned with avocado. They’re sure to be your next taco obsession. 

What napa cabbage dish did you try? Let me know in the comments below.

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