# Braised Cabbage Masak Lemak

Braised Cabbage Masak Lemak is a dish where cabbage is caramelized and slow-cooked in a spiced turmeric and coconut milk sauce until tender.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 head round cabbage
- 500 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 5 leaves makrut lime leaves
- 4 chilli padi (bird's eye chillies)
- 1 red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- pinch black pepper

## Instructions

1. Slice off only the thinnest base layer from the core of the cabbage.
2. Cut the cabbage into 6 wedges.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep sauté pan.
4. Brown the cabbage wedges on high heat in batches until nicely browned on both sides.
5. Set aside the browned cabbage wedges.
6. Dice the red onion.
7. Mince the garlic cloves.
8. Prepare the chilli padi (bird's eye chillies) according to desired heat level.
9. Wipe out the pan if necessary and put it back over medium heat.
10. Add a splash more oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
11. Add the garlic and toss for a second.
12. Stir in the ground turmeric and coconut milk.
13. Add the lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli, a good pinch of salt, and some black pepper.
14. Arrange the cabbage wedges in the sauce.
15. Add some water if needed to ensure the sauce comes up at least halfway up the cabbage.
16. Put a lid on the pan and simmer for 45 minutes until the cabbage core is soft.
17. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
18. Serve with freshly cooked rice.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- deep sauté pan
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- lid

## Tips

- To infuse sauce with a bit of heat, cut chilli open lengthwise.
- For fiery heat, slice chilli into rounds.
- For mild heat, prick the chilli with a knife tip and leave it whole.
- Add water if needed to ensure sauce covers at least halfway up the cabbage.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSFFtOXk_lb/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f0d22897-d490-40e4-9b81-91a170bffaa0
- Extracted: 2025-12-10

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