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Charred Sesame Cabbage with Crispy Eggs

Name: Charred Sesame Cabbage with Crispy Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45g Chickpea orzo; 200g Sweetheart cabbage, finely shredded; 2 Large eggs; 2 Small garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1-inch piece Fresh ginger, finely grated; as needed Spray oil; 1/2 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Tamari; 1 tsp Oyster sauce; pinch Chilli flakes; 2 Spring onions, finely sliced; 3g Sesame seeds

425

Calories

28.5g

Protein

9.9g

Fibre

If you've never charred cabbage before, prepare to be converted. As it cooks, the edges become sweet, golden and deeply savoury, transforming a humble vegetable into the star of the dish. Tossed with chickpea orzo, ginger and a simple sesame-soy dressing, then topped with crispy-edged eggs, this is one of those easy meals that feels far more special than the ingredients suggest. Delicious, satisfying and packed with goodness, it's proof that healthy eating can be every bit as comforting as it is nourishing.

Serves 1

Charred Sesame Cabbage with Crispy Eggs — recipe photograph from Finding Balance by Jemima Prest

Ingredients

Servings

Chickpea orzo45g
Sweetheart cabbage, finely shredded200g
Large eggs2
Small garlic cloves, finely sliced2
Fresh ginger, finely grated1-inch piece
Spray oilas needed
Sesame oil1/2 tsp
Tamari1 tsp
Oyster sauce1 tsp
Chilli flakespinch
Spring onions, finely sliced2
Sesame seeds3g

Nutritional values are estimates based on ingredients entered into the NutraCheck app. Exact values may vary depending on specific ingredients used.

Method

01
Cook the chickpea orzo according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
02
Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and place over a medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
03
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
04
Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and starting to char around the edges. Don't rush this step, as it's where the cabbage develops its sweetness and depth of flavour.
05
Stir in the tamari, oyster sauce, sesame oil and a pinch of chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute, then add the cooked chickpea orzo and toss until everything is evenly coated and piping hot.
06
Meanwhile, fry the eggs until the whites are crisp around the edges and the yolks are still soft.
07
Spoon the cabbage and chickpea orzo onto a plate, top with the crispy eggs, then scatter over the spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.