Stewed cabbage with ginger and honey

4 servings

60 minutes

Braised cabbage with ginger and honey is a delicate blend of spicy and sweet flavors inspired by traditional Russian cuisine. This dish embodies the warmth of home as simple ingredients transform into a rich and deep taste. Cabbage, a symbol of Russian cuisine, gains special softness from honey and sesame oil, while ginger adds a spicy note that reveals the depth of flavor. Sweet raisins provide a light fruity tang, and pine nuts add a crunchy texture and rich aroma. This dish pairs well with both meat sides and vegetarian options, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner or as a warm treat on cool evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 260.1
• Proteins: 6g
• Fats: 9.6g
• Carbohydrates: 38.8g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 1 kg
• Ginger: 80 g
• Carrot: 120 g
• Light raisins: 100 g
• Cold pressed sesame oil: 2 tbsp
• Water: 150 ml
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Pine nuts: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We take a small head of cabbage (about 800-900 grams). We wash it, I always do this, while those who don't wash just remove the top leaves. We cut it into thin strips lengthwise and crosswise. We place it on a dish and mash it a little, the juice won't hurt.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 1 kg

2. We send ginger and carrots to the sink. We clean both.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 80 g
   • Carrot: 120 g

3. Soak the raisins in 100 ml of water. I never put dried fruits in warm water. There's no need to pre-cook them. Even very dry raisins will swell quickly in room temperature water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Light raisins: 100 g
   • Water: 150 ml

4. Grate the carrot on a medium grater and place it on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 120 g

5. Ginger can be pressed, but this time I grated it directly into the cabbage and carrot mixture, while I set aside the leftovers for the raisins as they soaked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 80 g
   • Light raisins: 100 g

6. Add the soaked raisins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Light raisins: 100 g

7. Sesame oil, salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cold pressed sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Take a frying pan, preferably with thick walls, and those who have a multicooker can use that too. It's easier there — just set it to stewing mode for an hour.

9. Add a drop of sesame oil to a heated pan, place the vegetables, and pour in 50 ml of water. Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes; if the cabbage doesn't release enough juice, add a little water. The main thing is not to overdo it, or it will turn into soup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cold pressed sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
   • White cabbage: 1 kg
   • Carrot: 120 g
   • Ginger: 80 g
   • Water: 150 ml

10. Serve with honey, and I always add pine nuts to the honey.

    Required ingredients:

    • Honey: 2 tablespoons
    • Pine nuts:  to taste