Who said cabbage can’t be a star of the show in its meals? This vegetable might not be the flashiest in the produce aisle, but don’t let its humble looks fool you—it’s a culinary chameleon just waiting to surprise you. Packed with nutrients and bursting with potential, cabbage can star in meals that are anything but boring.
Let’s dive into some unexpectedly delicious ways to enjoy this unsung kitchen hero. The Delish publication recommends the Bacon Fried Cabbage. It is also claimed that this meal is a hearty and flavorful cabbage dish with only five ingredients, including bacon, making it a great option for those who dislike cabbage.
The about source also recommends Cabbage Schnitzels, these vegetarian cabbage schnitzels are said to be a delicious twist on the meaty classic, coated in crispy golden brown bread crumbs and drizzled with a luscious mushroom gravy. The process of preparing them involves cutting and breading cabbage cutlets with the centre stem attached, and using egg or panko for full coverage, claims the above source. The dish is said to be served with parsley and lemon garnish.
Eating Well suggests using savoy cabbage to make a variety of meals, stating that with its distinct ruffled leaves and mild, sweet flavour, it is ideal for roasting, braising, and making wraps, stir-fries, and stuffed cabbage.
To prepare the cabbage for Egg Roll-Inspired Cabbage Rolls, is it instructed that you remove 12 outermost leaves, rinse, trim off woody stems, and cook in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes.
For the egg roll filling, the above source states that you blanch chopped broccoli and brown rice, and use lean ground pork or tofu crumbles. Stuff cabbage leaves with the filling, fold them, and roll them up. Bake the cabbage rolls for 40 minutes or until they reach 150°F (65 degrees Celsius).
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