Bohemian Stewed Cabbage
10 servings
25 minutes
Bohemian stewed cabbage is a traditional European dish with roots in Czech cuisine. It combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Cabbage, slowly stewed with bacon and onions, gains tenderness and a light caramel note from added sugar. Cilantro, black pepper, and lemon juice add zesty accents, creating a complex yet harmonious taste. The flour makes the sauce tender and thick, coating each piece of cabbage. This dish pairs well with meat but can also serve as a standalone meal.
1
We clean, wash, and chop 200 grams of onion into small cubes. We cut 100 grams of smoked bacon into small pieces. We finely shred two kilograms of cabbage.
- Onion: 200 g
- Bacon: 100 g
- Cabbage: 2 kg
2
In a deep skillet or a thick-bottomed pot, heat 60 grams of vegetable oil, add bacon and onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Vegetable oil: 60 ml
- Bacon: 100 g
- Onion: 200 g
3
We add the shredded cabbage, mix it, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes.
- Cabbage: 2 kg
4
After 30 minutes, add 2 teaspoons of salt, half a teaspoon of black ground pepper, one teaspoon of slightly crushed coriander seeds, 3 teaspoons of sugar, and the juice of half a lemon.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Coriander seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 3 teaspoons
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
5
Add 3 teaspoons of flour and mix everything well. Cover with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 7-10 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 3 teaspoons
6
We place the prepared cabbage in a deep dish and serve it as a standalone dish or as a side to meat.