Fried Cabbage - A Delicious Vegetarian Trini Breakfast Dish - Caribbean Cooking

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice offers a fresh flavor, while white vinegar is typically less expensive.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile, while cumin is widely available.

Chop the onions, garlic, hot pepper, and tomato.

Cut the cabbage into thin, equal-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over low heat.

Add chopped onions, garlic, hot pepper, and tomato to the pot.

Cover and cook on low heat until the onions are slightly brown and the mixture is cooked down.

Add ketchup to the mixture (optional).

Add shredded cabbage to the pot.

Add a little water to prevent sticking and burning, then cover the pot.

Cook for about five minutes until the cabbage cooks down.

Stir the mixture to combine the cabbage with the ketchup and other ingredients.

Increase the heat to high to let any excess water dry out.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste, stirring well.

Cook until the cabbage reaches your desired tenderness.

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