For a vegetarian option, omit the shrimp and add extra vegetables or tofu. Feel free to substitute chicken or another protein for the shrimp. Adjust the amount of fish sauce to your preference. If you're sensitive to salt, start with less and add more to taste. Serve with brown rice or fried tofu.
Cap Cai
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Jakarta with Cap Cai, a vibrant and versatile Chinese-Indonesian vegetable stir-fry. This pescetarian-friendly delight is bursting with fresh flavors and textures, perfect as a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it over a bed of fluffy brown rice or alongside crispy fried tofu for a complete and wholesome experience. Feel free to customize with your favorite protein!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol106 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium819 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepHeat vegetable oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium heat. (2 minutes)
02
StepAdd minced garlic and sliced onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and becomes translucent. (5 minutes)
03
StepIntroduce the shrimp, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and green onions to the pan. Pour in water, cover, and cook until the shrimp is pink and opaque, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. (15 minutes)
04
StepIn a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch into fish sauce. Pour this mixture into the cap cai, followed by oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper. Stir until the sauce thickens. (3 minutes)
05
StepSeason with salt to taste before serving hot.
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Emily Schinner
Jun 10, 2025Great pescetarian dish!
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Apr 15, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow and the Cap Cai turned out amazing!
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Feb 13, 2025I made it vegetarian, it tasted really good!
Gladys Lebsack
Feb 12, 2025My family loved this dish. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
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Feb 2, 2025The sauce is perfectly balanced – not too sweet, not too salty.
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Dec 14, 2024I added some mushrooms and it was even better!