Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Dressing

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serves 6
Serve this quick sauté with grilled pork chops, steak, or fish and plenty of steamed rice to soak up the garlicky sauce.
Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves, 2 chopped and 2 minced
• Kosher salt
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon gochugaru
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Preparation​​​
Mince and mash the chopped garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt. Stir together with the minced garlic, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, water, gochugaru, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the cabbage, season with a pinch of salt, and stir-fry, using tongs to stir, until the cabbage is just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss gently to combine. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.