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HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN STYLE STEAMED CABBAGE 🇯🇲 | Easy Caribbean Side Dish Recipe

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Jamaican Style Steamed Cabbage

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Jamaica, steamed cabbage is a staple side dish that showcases the island's fresh produce and bold flavors. Often enjoyed alongside rice and peas or jerk dishes, this dish reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a delicious accompaniment. Today, it is beloved not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, where variations may include additional spices or proteins.

JamaicanJMside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 medium cabbage
shredded carrots
1 white onion
2 tablespoons butter
scallions
red onion
red sweet pepper
yellow sweet pepper
orange sweet pepper
green sweet pepper
all-purpose seasoning
red pepper flakes
black pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil

cabbage

🥗Healthier: savoy cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Green cabbage is more widely available and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

1

Prep the cabbage by washing and cutting it up.

2

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.

3

Add the white onion and sauté until sweet.

4

Add diced garlic, thyme, and scallions to the pot.

5

Add all the sweet peppers to the pot.

6

Add the cabbage and cover for 5 minutes.

7

Stir the cabbage, bringing the bottom to the top.

8

Add all-purpose seasoning, a pinch of black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

9

Add the butter, red onions, and scallions.

10

Add the shredded carrots and cover to steam for 5 more minutes.

11

Check the cabbage to see if it's ready and turn off the stove.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

potstove

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Steamed CabbageCabbage with Carrots

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