Bacon Stir-fried Cabbage

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1. 1
   Prepare ingredients: cut cabbage into large pieces to preserve texture, leaving tender inner leaves less deeply cut; cut bacon into 1–2 cm pieces; crush or slice garlic; soak chili in water beforehand if you want to reduce its spiciness.
   ≈1:02
2. 2
   Heat the pan, reduce to low heat, and add a little oil. Place bacon in the pan and cook gently for about 1.5 minutes until it releases oil and becomes slightly fragrant, then add garlic slices and stir-fry until aromatic.
   ≈1:26
3. 3
   Add the prepared cabbage to the pan and stir-fry over high heat. Add just a little water if needed, depending on cabbage moisture (omit if the cabbage is still wet from washing). Sprinkle with half a teaspoon of salt and mix evenly.
   ≈1:56
4. 4
   After mixing evenly, turn off the heat and cover the pan to steam for about 1 minute until the cabbage softens. If the cabbage is still too firm, repeat the steaming process: briefly heat the pan for just a few seconds until the bottom warms slightly, then cover and turn off heat again. This method saves gas while preserving crispness and color.
   ≈2:32