Sweet and sour red cabbage, a recipe for a quick, easy, and delicious side dish.
Perfect for filling sandwiches of any type!
Red cabbage is a vegetable that protects against premature aging and is a great detoxifier.
It strengthens the immune system and is rich in antioxidants.
Also known as purple cabbage or red kraut, it has red leaves that change pigmentation based on soil pH.
It can be consumed in many different ways.
Below you will find some ideas to inspire your diet.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1.75 lbs red cabbage (cleaned)
- 1.4 oz brown sugar
- 0.9 oz granulated sugar
- 1.4 oz butter
- 2 tsp fine salt
Tools
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Pan
- 1 Lid
- 1 Spoon
Steps
To make the sweet and sour red cabbage, first remove the toughest part of the cabbage stalk.
Cut it in half, remove the tougher outer leaves, and slice it into strips.
Place it in a bowl with cold water for 10 minutes.
Wash and drain it.
In a large pan, melt the butter and add the cabbage.
Sauté for a minute and deglaze with vinegar.
Stir.
Add both types of sugar.
Mix again.
Add the salt, stir and cover with a lid.
Cook for about another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
You can serve it as you prefer, or prepare it in advance and reheat as needed.
