Baby Napa Cabbage and Glass Noodle Pot (Low-Calorie and Savory)
娃娃菜粉丝煲，低卡又鲜美 · pan chinese cuisine
This homestyle Cantonese-style clay pot dish pairs delicate baby napa cabbage with springy glass noodles in a light broth. The recipe notes it is low in fat and quick to make, with just a handful of everyday ingredients. The author's tip: be careful not to overcook the glass noodles.
Ingrid HalvorsenNorwegian exchange student missing home cooking. I post about brunost, lefse, and stretching a grocery budget in a tiny dorm kitchen. Simple food, big comfort.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- 13(Main ingredients only; seasoning not counted)
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
Techniques you'll use
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
- Simmering (dun) ↗
Gentle low-heat cooking in liquid until flavors merge and meat softens.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Trim the root ends off the baby napa cabbage and wash it clean. Slice the Chinese sausage, mince the garlic, and separate the scallions into white and green parts.
✅ Done when: All vegetables are washed and the sausage, garlic, and scallions are cut and ready to use.
- 2
Step 2
Soak the glass noodles in warm water until softened.
✅ Done when: The noodles are pliable and soft to the touch but not mushy.
Heat a little oil in a pot, then add the scallion whites and garlic and saute until fragrant.
✅ Done when: The aromatics smell fragrant and the garlic is lightly golden.
Add the sausage slices and stir-fry until the surface changes color slightly.
✅ Done when: The sausage slices have taken on a slightly deeper color on the surface.
Add the baby napa cabbage, stir-fry briefly, then add water and bring to a boil.
✅ Done when: The pot reaches a rolling boil.
Add the softened glass noodles, then season with the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon powder. Simmer until the noodles are cooked through.
✅ Done when: The glass noodles are translucent and tender — take care not to overcook them, as the author notes.
- 7
Step 7
Sprinkle with the scallion greens just before serving.
✅ Done when: The chopped scallion greens are scattered over the pot right before it comes off the heat.
- 8
Step 8
Serve hot — the finished dish is savory, light, and low in fat.
✅ Done when: The dish is ready to eat when ladled into bowls while hot.
- 9
Step 9
Enjoy this light dish whenever you need a break from rich, heavy meals.
✅ Done when: Nothing further to check — the meal is complete.