Steamed Purple Cabbage
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Servings: 3 sides
Ingredients
- 4 cups (400 g) sliced purple cabbage - ½ of a medium head. Or use green cabbage. (Note A)
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - or distilled white vinegar
Seasoned Butter Glaze
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter - (Note B)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, fresh - 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper - or use ground black pepper. (Note C)
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds - or use cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt - any kind
Optional
- some chopped fresh herbs - for garnish
- some fresh lime or lemon juice - to add before serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Then add all the other glaze ingredients to the warmed up melted butter.
- Return to the microwave for another 15 seconds. Take it out, mix with spoon. Microwave for 15 seconds one final time. Set it aside. See (Note D) for stovetop method.
- Now add water and apple cider vinegar to a pot, pan or skillet. Place your sliced purple cabbage on top of the liquid. Put the lid on and set the heat to medium-high.
- Once you start to see steam forming inside, lower the heat to medium-low. Let it steam covered for around 8 to 9 minutes.
- Remove the lid. Stir and check for excess water. If there's more than a couple tablespoons let it evaporate. This usually takes 1 to 2 minutes so keep a close eye. Don't let the cabbage become too dry or it will stick to the pan's bottom.
- Add the prepared butter glaze to the steamed cabbage. Give everything a good mix. Cook on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes – with occasional stirring. Then turn the heat off.
- Optional but recommended – garnish with some fresh green herbs (if you have any in your fridge). Also squeeze some lemon or lime juice on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Note A: Cabbage – You can also mix both red and green cabbage. Avoid Napa and savoy cabbages. Not sure how to cut the cabbage for this recipe? Here's a guide to help you.
Note B: Butter – If using salted butter, hold back on any additional salt until you have tasted the finished dish. Use vegan butter or olive oil instead to make this side vegan-friendly and dairy-free. If using olive oil, prepare the glaze on a stovetop rather than in microwave. Gently heat all the glaze ingredients in a small pot/pan and then use as instructed.
Note C: Pepper – If you enjoy some heat, use crushed red pepper flakes.
Note D: Stovetop butter glaze – You can also make the glaze on the stovetop by melting the butter on low heat and then heating the remaining glaze ingredients in it for a minute or two.
Note E: Helpful content – Click on the links below for related useful content in the main body of the post.