Stewed cabbage with green onions
4 servings
35 minutes
Braised cabbage with green onions is a simple yet surprisingly delicious dish of Russian cuisine that lovingly preserves the traditions of home comfort. Cabbage, gently stewed with onions, carrots, and tomatoes, acquires a rich, slightly sweet flavor with a spicy hint of black pepper. The tender texture of the vegetables perfectly complements the freshness of the greens, giving the dish completeness. It can be served as an independent vegan treat or used as a side dish for meat and fish dishes. Due to the availability of ingredients and ease of preparation, this recipe has remained popular in Russian cuisine for centuries, reminding us of traditional family gatherings and cozy evenings.
1
Finely chop the onion and carrot, shred the cabbage. Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and massage it until it becomes slightly soft.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- White cabbage: 2.5 kg
- Salt: to taste
2
Fry the onion and carrot in vegetable oil, add cabbage, cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally (if the pan is good, you can fry everything without adding oil).
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- White cabbage: 2.5 kg
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Cut the tomatoes into strips and add to the cabbage, season with a little salt if needed, pepper, mix well and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- White cabbage: 2.5 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Before serving, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and green onions.
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
- Green onions: 0.5 bunch
5