Heat oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add onions and celery and sauté until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute. Be careful not to brown garlic.
Add stock and bring to simmer. Add fish sauce and soy sauce to the stock and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the flavour as needed with more soy sauce, salt or pepper. Stir in the napa cabbage and cook for just a few minutes until softened.
Serve with the desired garnishes.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oil over medium heat in a large stock pot. Add onions and celery and sauté until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute. Be careful not to brown garlic.
Add stock and bring to simmer. Add fish sauce and soy sauce to the stock and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the flavour as needed with more soy sauce, salt or pepper. Stir in the napa cabbage and cook for just a few minutes until softened.
Serve with the desired garnishes.