Step 1

Heat your wok pan over high heat. Add oil, swirl your pan, and toss in the cabbage. Stir and toss around for about 40 seconds, a quick pace is key for a perfect crisp.

Step 2

Add your crushed garlic and keep stir-frying to blend the garlic and cabbage until the garlic is golden and fragrant, or 20 seconds.

Step 3

Drizzle the fish sauce around the edges of the wok. Let it sizzle and mix in.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the sugar, toss for approx 20 seconds, then add water and toss a few more times, creating a sauce. Serve immediately.