Description
Explore the differences between searing and braising cabbage to determine the best cooking technique for your dinner.
Ingredients
- Cabbage (1 head)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Vegetable broth (1 cup, for braising)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1, sliced)
Instructions
- For searing, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Slice the cabbage into wedges and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cabbage wedges to the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides.
- For braising, in a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add the cabbage and pour in vegetable broth.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Serve the seared or braised cabbage as a side dish or main course.
Notes
- Searing gives a crispy texture while braising results in a tender, flavorful dish.
- Experiment with different seasonings and herbs for added flavor.
- Both techniques can be used for various types of cabbage, including green, red, and Napa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Searing and Braising
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg