Exciting things to do with white cabbage?

battybecks

Hi all,

Just looking for some ideas. I bought a white cabbage the other day - mostly because it was cheap. I'm going to use some of it in my homemade veggie stew (sounds boring, but not when you realise how many chillis and other spices I put in my stews), but I have no idea what to do with the rest!

Any ideas for how to make the infamously bland exciting? Exotic recipes or handy hints?

misschoppo

I often shred it and then roast in the oven in a pot with a lid with a big drizzle of olive oil & black pepper & a little soy sauce & there is never any left over as everyone in my household seems to love it.

hookilau

I do all sorts of stuff with it, but my favorite is to make homemade cole slaw. I'm on a keto diet, so frying it up in a pan with ground beef, topping with a load of cheese & serving in a bowl is a favorite dinner around here. No matter what you do with it, the key is to season well.

It's good for stir fry (adds veggie bulk) good to add to soups & stews too, I also chop finely and add to ground pork for wontons (I don't eat the wontons, but those that aren't carb restricted in my family do).

Good Luck! :drinker:

rduhlir

I love sauted cabbage with bacon. Just shred or chop up the cabbage. Fry up some bacon, and chop it up. Toss the excess bacon grease (but don't wipe out the pot) and then put the cabbage and bacon back in with a bit of water (to break up the brown bits on the bottom) and then cook covered until the cabbage is just wilted. I love it that way.

delicious_cocktail

giggity.

mommabenefield

I love sauted cabbage with bacon. Just shred or chop up the cabbage. Fry up some bacon, and chop it up. Toss the excess bacon grease (but don't wipe out the pot) and then put the cabbage and bacon back in with a bit of water (to break up the brown bits on the bottom) and then cook covered until the cabbage is just wilted. I love it that way.

Yep this one is a winner,.... You can add some tomato paste dissolve it in the water first .... and/or use stock instead of water... salt pepper

Quietusx

It is great that you posted this! TFM is selling cabbage at something like 19 cents a pound right now and I am dying to buy some and cook it.

Will be keeping an eye on this thread.

neandermagnon

coleslaw


or just boiled and eaten with gravy and mint sauce, because I'm British and I actually like to eat this. It's best accompanied by roast lamb, and don't boil it too long or it ruins the flavour and texture. About 3 mins boiled is enough, or if you have a vegetable steamer, then steam it. Cut it into strips first. don't let it get soggy

girlcalledryan

In for ideas.

We are in a CSA and get tons of cabbage through the winter. I love it, but get tired of same old thigns over and over.

ktully93

In for ideas!

madtsara

You can make Cabbage Steaks. Line a baking sheet with and preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Mix salt and pepper in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil (or whatever oil you like, really) - if you like it spicy, add some chili pepper/cayenne/cumin/whathaveyou to the oil. Lay the 'steaks' flat on the baking sheet, paint with spiced oil, pop in the oven. Should take 10-15 minutes, but this depends on you - how thick the slices are, how hot your oven really is, how brown you like your food, etc. Keep an eye on them, take them out when you like them. You can make this with cauliflower, too, and that's pretty danged good.

livingleanlivingclean

Raw sauerkraut...great for probiotics

grace42d

Cole Slaw

Apple vinegar
Veganese (an eggless mayo substitute)
Black pepper, salt
Shredded carrots
Shredded cabbage

Mix, chill, enjoy. Best on day 2

LKuderna

All of the above sound delicious, and I have had most of the recipes myself, and they are delicious, but one of my faves is a simple Japanese-type coleslaw; You really don't need to measure anything but start with a base of finely shredded cabbage, shredded carrots and you can include any other finely sliced or shredded veggie, like radishes, sweet peppers, mild onions or green onions, daikon radish, turnips, celery, etc. And the dressing you can just mix up some rice wine vinegar (or cider vinegar) with some light oil (I used canola or you could use a light olive), a pinch of salt and sugar (to taste), a bit of white pepper, and celery seeds if you like them. Just shake in a jar or whisk it up and mix into your salad. It keeps well, and is great the next day. Hope you like it!

Corjogo

Bump, bump, hippity hop!

JAHodgkinson_uk

I love sauted cabbage with bacon. Just shred or chop up the cabbage. Fry up some bacon, and chop it up. Toss the excess bacon grease (but don't wipe out the pot) and then put the cabbage and bacon back in with a bit of water (to break up the brown bits on the bottom) and then cook covered until the cabbage is just wilted. I love it that way.

Gorgeous! If you have the calories it's delicious with a tablespoon of low fat soft cheese stirred in just before serving.

battybecks

So many delicious ideas! It's odd that coleslaw never occurred to me - my brain must be elsewhere. Will definitely try frying with bacon, and will also definitely try the Chinese-y frying with pork (variations on a theme!). Ohhh, yum! I'm looking forward to this. Might buy some more while it's on offer ...

markarina

make Japanese style pizza with it - Okonomiyaki - http://norecipes.com/blog/okonomiyaki-recipe/

ScientificExplorerGirl

Sautee with onions and some potatoes. S + P to taste.

wildmustng87

I've made a cabbage and cheese quesadilla before, it was pretty awesome actually. Saute the cabbage with salt and pepper, then put into a tortilla with cheese and heat it up in the pan. Eat it with a little sour cream and salsa, delicious!

acpgee

Mince fine as for coleslaw, and stir fry with garlic and a splash of soy sauce and a tiny pinch of sugar. Optional splash of vinegar and sesame oil.

amperl8

bump

jackson7478

Pickled Cabbage

2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
1 celery rib, diced
3/4 cup sugar (I use Splenda)
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 4 servings

HappyMeLovely

Google: "Roasted cabbage wedges" on the JustaPinch site, very good recipe!

droxeene

Definitely going to try some of these! Thanks everyone for the great ideas!

poesch77

You can make Cabbage Steaks. Line a baking sheet with and preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Mix salt and pepper in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil (or whatever oil you like, really) - if you like it spicy, add some chili pepper/cayenne/cumin/whathaveyou to the oil. Lay the 'steaks' flat on the baking sheet, paint with spiced oil, pop in the oven. Should take 10-15 minutes, but this depends on you - how thick the slices are, how hot your oven really is, how brown you like your food, etc. Keep an eye on them, take them out when you like them. You can make this with cauliflower, too, and that's pretty danged good.

Ii just made these and added REAL bacon pieces-DELISH! Last night I shredded it and sautéed in Olive Oil and mushrooms with seasoning salt

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to die for!

BlueBombers

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BlueBombers

Coleslaw or in a stir fry

Mr_Bad_Example

Exciting things to do with white cabbage?

I don't think we can get into that, this is a family site.

Carol_Magee

What great ideas - thank you!

Stripeness

I've made a cabbage and cheese quesadilla before, it was pretty awesome actually. Saute the cabbage with salt and pepper, then put into a tortilla with cheese and heat it up in the pan. Eat it with a little sour cream and salsa, delicious!

Finely shredded cabbage is frequently also used in fish tacos and enchiladas, rather than lettuce.

...and now I'm hungry!