Charred Hispi Cabbage

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with a hispi or pointed cabbage.
  2. 2Slice it in half lengthways.
  3. 3Heat some olive oil in a pan.
  4. 4Fry cut-side down over high heat for 4-5 minutes until deeply browned and charred.
  5. 5Apply pressure downwards and cook until it's golden brown and charred at the edges.
  6. 6Transfer to a 200°C oven.
  7. 7Roast for about 30 minutes until tender.
  8. 8Combine 80g softened unsalted butter with 1 tbsp miso paste, the juice and zest of ½ lime, and a generous pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt.
  9. 9Mix all the ingredients to create the miso and lime butter.
  10. 10Remove the cabbage from the oven.
  11. 11Put the cooked cabbage in a pan with a spoon of the miso butter.
  12. 12Gently fry it in all that amazing flavor until glossy and caramelised.
  13. 13Finish with extra miso butter, lime juice, lime zest, and another pinch of Maldon Smoked Sea Salt.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole hispi cabbage
  • olive oil
  • 80 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 0.5 lime
  • pinch Maldon Smoked Sea Salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Smoky, savoury, and rich with umami
  • A flavour bomb of smoke, tang, and depth