Braised Sweet Cabbage

A simple vegetable dish, typical especially for the autumn season when fresh white cabbage is in season. Braised cabbage can be enjoyed with bread or as a potato side dish, making it a great idea for a light meatless meal. When we crave a heartier lunch, it can be served with meatballs, roasted meat, sausage, and fried potatoes.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 12 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 50 g Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 1 teaspoon Sugar, white

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 1 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 1 kg Cabbage, fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, paprika

  • 2 pinch Spices, cumin, seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 1.5 spoons Tomato, concentrate

  • pieces Salt, table

Steps

  1. Clean the cabbage, wash it, and cut it into quarters, removing the hard core. Slice the leaves into strips or pieces. Peel the onion and garlic, and finely chop them separately.

  2. Heat oil in a deep pan and caramelize the sugar in it. Add the chopped onion and slowly sauté it over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Before it browns, add the garlic and sliced cabbage. Mix the ingredients well in the pot and add a little water (about one ladle). Season with salt, add cumin and ground paprika, and cover the cabbage to braise for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir it several times during cooking and add a little more water if needed - just enough to keep the ingredients braising and prevent burning.

  3. Once the water evaporates, stir the cabbage and quickly sauté it. Add tomato concentrate and pour in enough water to make the dish nicely thick. Bring to a boil and season to taste with additional pepper and salt before serving. Serve with bread or a potato side dish.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 68.64 kcal
  • Fat: 4.19 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.24 g
    • Sugars: 3.28 g
  • Protein: 1.07 g
  • Fiber: 2.05 g

Advice

In a non-vegan version, you can use lard instead of oil. Instead of water for cooking, use a broth base.