Charred Cabbage

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the cabbage into wedges.
  2. 2Coat the cabbage wedges with oil and salt.
  3. 3Roast the cabbage at 400°F until charred.
  4. 4Alternatively, sear the cabbage on medium heat in a pan with oil and butter until the outsides are charred and the insides are softened, then add salt.
  5. 5Open the silken tofu package.
  6. 6Place the silken tofu on a plate.
  7. 7Cut the tofu into cubes.
  8. 8Add the tofu cubes to a blender.
  9. 9Add salt to the tofu.
  10. 10Add sesame paste or peanut butter to the blender.
  11. 11Squeeze lemon into the blender.
  12. 12Blend until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
  13. 13Prepare optional crunchy toppings such as sesame seeds, breadcrumbs, peanuts, and fried onions.
  14. 14Place the charred cabbage on a plate with the white sauce underneath.
  15. 15Drizzle the white sauce on top of the cabbage.
  16. 16Add crunchy toppings like fried onions and green onions.
  17. 17Add chili oil to give an extra kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • oil
  • salt
  • 1 knob butter
  • silken tofu
  • sesame paste or peanut butter
  • lemon
  • sesame seeds
  • breadcrumbs
  • peanuts
  • fried onions
  • chili oil

Equipment

knifebaking tray with rackovenpantongsplateblendersmall bowl

Tips

  • You can customize the toppings as you like.
  • Adding chili oil gives an extra kick.
  • Silken tofu creates a creamy texture for the sauce and adds protein.
  • Cabbage is a cheap vegetable that feels fancy when prepared right.
  • If you don't have an oven, you can sear the cabbage in a pan until charred and soft inside, then add butter and salt.
  • The secret ingredient for the sauce is silken tofu which adds protein for gym enthusiasts and makes a creamy sauce when blended with sesame paste and lemon

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