The famous Red Cabbage
I love red cabbage. In my opinion, it's one of those things that's always underestimated, but really great.
First of all: Of course, I grew up with red cabbage. It is one of the most traditional dishes in German cuisine. And because it has such a long tradition, there are of course hundreds of recipes.
I remember well that my mom found herself a bit crazy when she started cutting apple pieces into red cabbage. Apple-red cabbage was introduced to German kitchens in the seventies (yes, I am that old). And it became what we would call "hip" today. People loved that they could now combine the heavy, powerful aroma of cabbage with a light, fruity note.
Nowadays, a red cabbage recipe actually always has a fruity component. My recipe in the video of course, too.
But I want to encourage you to experiment a bit. You can use fruit pieces and cook with it. For tasting fruit syrup or a jam are the perfect thing. Which variety you choose is up to you. Maybe you give me feedback about your discoveries - I'm always curious ....
Another way to eat cabbage is the salad. And I love that almost more. My husband often uses red cabbage as a base in winter to serve us a delicious, low-calorie and hearty dinner in the evening.
Here are some inspirations:
Take half a head of red cabbage - that's enough for a decent portion of salad that will fill several people.
Grate the cabbage into thin strips, either with the food processor or with a planer.
Then you can, as you wish, add ingredients to it.
For example:
Orange - filetted and cut into pieces
Apple - sliced thin, pear works great, too
Walnuts - or other nuts, maybe even caramelized.
Feta - tastes great, and the consistency is great in the salad.
Or another cheese: If you like that, then a soft cheese in small pieces, e.g. Roquefort.
If you like the whole thing a bit more elaborate: roast a bit of chicken breast, maybe seasoned with some chilli sauce and place the pieces on the salad immediately before serving
When dressing, I would stay minimalist: vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and a sweet-fruity component such. As syrup or orange juice.
It will be best if you find out what your personal favorite is.
Have fun trying.