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Kapisi tunu (grilled cabbage with butter)

Cabbage halves or wedges browned in a pan or over embers, seasoned with butter and onion. The cabbage takes on caramelized notes and stays crisp. A simple side dish loved in every family.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

169 kcal per serving

Protein
5.7 g
Carbohydrates
7.1 g
of which sugars
6.3 g
Fat
11.5 g
of which saturated fat
7.1 g
Fiber
7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the cabbage into wedges and remove the hard core.
  2. Finely slice the onions.
  3. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Lay the cabbage wedges in the pan and let them brown for 4 minutes on each side.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
  7. Serve right away, piping hot.

Variations and tips

Creamy version. Add a spoonful of coconut cream at the end of cooking for a milder flavour.

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