PrintBudget-Friendly Gourmet Braised Cabbage with Ginger and Garlic
Cook cabbage until it melts like short rib using this simple method. This recipe delivers sophisticated flavor on a small budget.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 large head green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Place the cabbage wedges cut-side down in the pot. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring them around the cabbage for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover the pot tightly, reduce the heat to low, and braise for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the cabbage is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of cooking if the liquid is too thin.
- Serve the cabbage wedges hot, spooning the pan liquid over the top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Taste the braising liquid before serving; adjust salt or sugar as needed for your preference.
- This dish pairs well with roasted chicken or pork chops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0