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Braised Red Cabbage with Caraway Seeds
In what must be the last of the real peasent foods, Red Cabbage with Caraway Seeds is a real treat. I think that the scandinavians have this recipe perfected.
Portions: 6-8 Portions
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 kg red cabbage
- 45g butter
- 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 200g onions, finely chopped
- 150g apple, cored and thinly chopped
- 300ml water
- maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Cut the cabbage into quarters and cut out the core. Shred the quarters finely
- Melt the butter in heavy a large saucepan over a moderate heat and stir in the caraway seeds, bay leaf and garlic. Add the onions and apple and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the cabbage and the red currant jelly and mix well, then add the vinegar, water and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pan with the lid. Leave to cook over a low heat for 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender, stirring from time to time.
- When cooked remove the bay leaf and check the seasoning and serve.
