Braised Cabbage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1/2 stick
- 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons whole caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
- 2 small heads savoy cabbage, cored, leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 poblano pepper, washed and cut into thin rounds, including seeds
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 oranges, juiced
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
- In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add the cumin, caraway and coriander seeds and toast them slightly for 30 seconds.
- Do not let them brown.
- Immediately add half of the cabbage and season with the salt.
- Toss and stir to wilt and to combine with the spices.
- Add the remaining cabbage and if necessary, reseason with salt and allow it to continue wilting.
- Stir in the poblano, toss and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Stir in the vinegar and orange juice and toss to blend.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Lower the heat and add the cilantro.
- Stir to combine and remove the pan from the heat.
- Arrange it on a serving platter and serve.
unsalted butter, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, cabbage, kosher salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, oranges, cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/braised-cabbage-recipe.html (may not work)