Even if you are not a fan of sauteed cabbage, you will definitely change your mind after making this recipe.
Why? Because added spices make this an outstanding side dish. Firstly, if you’re looking to make your cabbage dish more delicious, consider sautéing it with garlic and onions. This method will not only add flavour to your dish but also create a tender and crunchy texture that your taste buds will love.
Moreover, with just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time, sauteed cabbage is a convenient and healthy side dish option.
What spices do we use in sauteed cabbage
Although it’s an old recipe, the sauteed cabbage is still a great dish. You will need:
Ingredients:
- Oil
- Cabbage
- Bay leaf
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Sugar (or sugar substitute like erythritol or monk fruit sugar) (optional)
- Cider vinegar
NOTE:
For this type of sauteed cabbage, you can use either white, green, Danish ballhead, or sweetheart cabbage. See the picture below.
Cider vinegar enhances sauteed cabbage taste and is mandatory to create a tasty dish.
Adding sugar, on the other hand, depends on the cabbage itself. Some can be more bitter than others. So, it’s best to taste it before you add sugar.
How to chop the cabbage
There is nothing easier than shredding the cabbage.
- Remove the outside leaves.
- Cut the cabbage in half.
- Cut off the inner core. Here is the video on how to do it.
- Cut the half into quarters. Slice each quarter into thin shreds.
How to make delicious sauteed cabbage
1/ Add the oil to the deep pan and heat.
2/ Then, add the bay leaf and fry it for a few seconds to release all the flavours.
3/ Add shredded cabbage and fry for another few seconds, stirring briskly.
4/ Love the temperature, pour water into the pan, add the spices, cover, and cook for 10-15 min, stirring occasionally.
5/ When the cabbage is wilted to your desire, add vinegar and sugar (if needed), stir, and cook for a few minutes.
All done!
Do not throw out the core!
It contains fibres. Most people cut and discard the core. But did you know that you can use the raw core, too? The core of the cabbage is full of vitamins like vitamin C, K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.
Here are some tips on what to do with it after you cut the hard, woody part of the core:
- Eat it raw as a snack (it has a radish-like taste)
- Chop it or grate it and add it to your coleslaw or salad
- Throw it in the vegetable soup
- Cook it with broccoli or cauliflower and mash
What to serve with this simple cabbage?
Hmm, good question. The options are endless.
I love sauteed cabbage as a side dish served with ROSEMARY AND GARLIC PORK LOIN Another great meal you can make from sauteed cabbage is to add German-style smoked sausages to make Cabbage stew with sausage.s
But you can serve it with almost anything, like roast chicken or steamed or fried vegetables. It also goes well with steak, roast or pan-seared chicken, grilled haddock,k or salmo.
For example, you could fill a wrap or pita bread with this delicious meal to create a vegetarian/vegan meal.
Also, gnocchi with cabbage is an impressive dish. Top it up with sliced fried bacon or grated cheese, and you have two meals at once.
Are you looking for some inspiration for new vegetable dishes to try? Here are a few of the most popular recipes.
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SIMPLE SAUTEED CABBAGE
Cooking Tools
- skillet
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium White cabbage - (aprox.750g)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 cup Water - add more if needed (1 cup is 250ml)
- 1 tsp Erythritol - (or other similar sweetener)
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar - (or white wine vinegar)
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in half, then in quarters. Cut off the core, then slice the cabbage.1 medium White cabbage
- Heat the oil in the skillet, add bay leaves, sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper and cumin. Low the temperature, sear it for 2 min. Add seasoning and water.2 Bay leaves, 2 tbsp Olive oil, 1/2 tsp Sea salt, 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp Ground cumin, 1/2 cup Water
- Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
- Once the cabbage is soft, add erythritol and vinegar, stir, simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off.1 tsp Erythritol, 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar