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Spicy Mango Chili Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

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Spicy Mango Chili Cabbage Stir Fry combines sweet ripe mango chunks with fiery Thai chilies and crisp cabbage in gingery garlic sauce. 15-minute vegan main dish perfect for summer mango season with perfect sweet-heat balance.

Ingredients

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  • ½ head green cabbage thinly sliced (6 cups)
  • 2 ripe mangos peeled diced
  • 3 red Thai chilies sliced (or 1 jalapeño)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
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  • Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Lime wedges cilantro peanuts

Instructions

  • 1. Whisk sauce ingredients (soy, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, water) until smooth. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat oil in large wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, chilies – stir fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • 3. Add cabbage and bell pepper. Stir fry 3 mins until cabbage wilts but stays crisp.
  • 4. Add mango chunks and sauce. Toss 2 mins until sauce thickens and coats evenly.
  • 5. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Serve with lime cilantro and peanuts.

Notes

  • Ripe juicy mangos essential for sauce balance.
  • Thai chilies = serious heat; deseed jalapeños for mild.
  • High heat + constant tossing prevents mushy cabbage.
  • Perfect over jasmine rice or rice noodles.
  • Leftovers excellent cold as mango salad.

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Keywords: spicy mango cabbage stir fry, mango chili cabbage, vegan mango stir fry

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