Charred Cabbage

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1For the chestnut puree: slice the shallots and garlic and fry in a pan for a few minutes.
  2. 2Add the chestnuts and 1/2 cup of stock to the pan.
  3. 3Reduce the stock by 50%, then add the cream.
  4. 4Cook for a few minutes then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt.
  5. 5For the cabbage: slice into quarters and fry on high heat until charred on each side.
  6. 6Transfer to a preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes at 180C.
  7. 7Add the remaining stock and butter to the pan with the roasted cabbage.
  8. 8Baste the cabbage as the sauce reduces and thickens. Most of the sauce should be trapped in the cabbage.
  9. 9Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
  10. 10Add pickled walnuts slices into the cabbage layers.
  11. 11If you have a blowtorch, char the cabbage for a few seconds to add smoky flavor.
  12. 12Grate parmesan over the cabbage and top with chives.
  13. 13Serve with chestnut puree.

Ingredients

  • 2 shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup chestnuts
  • 1.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 0.5 cup double cream
  • 1 savoy cabbage
  • 6 small cubes cold butter
  • 1 lemon
  • 0 pickled walnuts
  • 0 parmesan
  • 0 chives

Equipment

panblenderknifecutting boardbaking sheet with wire rackforkspoonblowtorch (optional)