red cabbage

[mooglet]

I have got a red cabbage in a fresh veg hamper. What can i do with it? I know you have it pickled and raw in a salad. But can it be cooked like a green one and eaten with a roast?

[nickmo]

60 seconds to cook - Shred a serving, place in pan with a well fitting lid. Add a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a tablespoon of water, diced apple pieces or currants. Teaspoon of brown sugar. You can also add some caraway seeds if you like too.

Turn on heat and steam the cabbage for 60 seconds, shaking the pan, holding the lid in place. Do not lift the lid while cooking. Turn out and enjoy with red meats, poultry, firm fish.....

Saute the cabbage, again finely shredded - or chiffonade - with a little cinnamon, in hot butter 'til done.

Try this as a veg bake - quarter and slice cabbage, add sliced and diced parsnip, apple and onion. Combine well in a bowl with caraway seed, honey, raspberry vinegar and butter. Cover veg mix with greased paper, and bake for 2 hrs til veg are soft. Serve with dollop of sour cream at the table with a good roast meal.

make a red cabbage soup and add peas, potatoes, peppers, etc to vary. Stuff and fill with diced fish, sausage, well seasoned / spiced minced lamb, etc. Add to stir fries, use in bean stews or hot pots etc.

Key is do not overcook to keep the goodness and texture as well as the taste.

[honey33]

yes..... i should say you can... i went for a sunday dinner not long ago and i had it.....was sweet tasting quite different but nice