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How to Steam Cabbage Perfectly: Chef Ricardo's Tips

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Steamed Cabbage

Cultural Context

Originating from the Bahamas, steamed cabbage is a staple side dish often served with fish or meat. This simple preparation highlights the vegetable's natural sweetness and is a common feature at family gatherings and Sunday dinners. Today, variations can be found in many Caribbean cuisines, with different spices and ingredients reflecting local flavors.

BahamasBSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
half a cabbage
2 cloves garlic
1 white onion
1 medium green pepper
2 medium tomatoes
2 medium spring onions
broccoli
olive oil
paprika
turmeric powder
salt
black pepper

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while maintaining flavor.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green leaf lettuce

Kale is nutrient-dense while lettuce is more affordable.

1

Cut half a cabbage into pieces.

2

Use hot water from a kettle to steam the cabbage.

3

Add roughly 1 teaspoon of olive oil to a pot.

4

Add diced white onion to the pot.

5

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pot.

6

Add 1 medium-sized green pepper, diced, to the pot.

7

Add 2 medium-sized diced tomatoes to the pot.

8

Add 2 medium-sized spring onions, chopped, to the pot.

9

Add broccoli to the pot.

10

Sprinkle in paprika and turmeric powder.

11

Season with salt and black pepper.

12

Cover the pot to let the ingredients cook and steam together.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Cabbage SteamedCabbage with Butter

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