Spiced Red Cabbage

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely slice the cabbage.
  2. 2Grate the apple.
  3. 3Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add the sage leaves followed by the cabbage and the sugar.
  5. 5Grind the spices in a pestle and mortar.
  6. 6Add the ground spices to the pan.
  7. 7Add the balsamic and stir well.
  8. 8Lower the heat and put the lid on slightly ajar.
  9. 9Cook slowly for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Allow to cool.
  12. 12Put in freezer bags and freeze.

Ingredients

  • 1 red cabbage
  • 2 Granny Smith apples
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 25 g unsalted butter
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 3 cloves
  • 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • a splash water or stock

Equipment

frying panpestle and mortarlidfreezer bagsjug

Tips

  • To reheat, cook from frozen by adding the cabbage to a pan with a splash of water or stock and gently heat.
  • Consider putting your freezer bag inside of a jug and drape the top over the sides then fill with the cabbage to cut down on spillages.