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Braised white cabbage

Savory Braised White Cabbage for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

This braised white cabbage recipe transforms humble ingredients into a comforting side dish that's perfect for cozy family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 117
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage
  • 1 kilo Weißkohl (white cabbage) Fresh cabbage is best for flavor.
  • 1 large onion Yellow or sweet onions work well.
For the Flavoring
  • 5 small Kirschtomaten (cherry tomatoes) Substitute with 1 medium tomato if needed.
  • 1 Brühwürfel broth cube Use vegetable broth for a more intense flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Tomatenmark (tomato paste) Adds thickness and flavor.
  • 3 Streusel Zucker (sugar) Adjust based on preference.
  • Kreuzkümmel (cumin) Caraway seeds can be used as a twist.
For Cooking
  • Butter Essential for sautéing; can substitute with olive oil.
  • Salz (salt) Enhances the flavors.
  • schwarzer Pfeffer (black pepper) Adjust to taste.
  • Wasser (water) Used for steaming the cabbage.
For Thickening
  • Saucenbinder, dunkel (dark sauce thickener) For achieving the desired thickness.

Equipment

  • deep pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Braised White Cabbage
  1. Heat butter in a deep pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle sugar and stir until golden, about 3 more minutes.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  3. Add chopped cabbage to the pan, stirring well with onions and tomatoes. Allow cabbage to reduce in size, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and broth cube across the cabbage. Add cumin and enough water to just cover cabbage; stir well.
  5. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let braise for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. After 45 minutes, taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in dark sauce thickener and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water.

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