Croatian Kale Savoy Cabbage Stew Kelj Cuspajz Recipes

CROATIAN KALE (SAVOY CABBAGE) STEW (KELJ CUSPAJZ)

Steps:

• Wash the savoy cabbage and cut it in 1 inch pieces.
• Preheat the water and when it boils put the savoy cabbage in it and leave it boil for one minute.
• During this operation prepare this: put lard in a pot, heat it and add finely sliced garlic and bacon (pancetta), brown flour in lard (but not too brown).
• Add ground paprika and just few drops of cold water to make "zafrig" (a kind of "sauce veloutè").
• Take out savoy cabbage with hollow spoon, add sliced potato in small cubes and water you have cooked kale in it.
• Season with salt and pepper and cook until potato is soft (10-20 minutes).
• Serve as a side dish to steaks, sausages, dried smoked ham etc.

CROATIAN KALE STEW (KELJ CUSPAJZ)

Steps:

• Wash the kale and cut it in 1 inch pieces. 2Preheat the water and when it boils put the kale in it and leave it boil for one minute. 3During this operation prepare this: put lard in a pot, heat it and add finely sliced garlic and bacon (pancetta), brown flour in lard (but not too brown). 4Add ground paprika and just few drops of cold water to make "zafrig" (a kind of "sauce veloutè"). 5Take out kale with hollow spoon, add sliced potato in small cubes and water you have cooked kale in it. 6Season with salt and pepper and cook until potato is soft (10-20 minutes). 7Serve as a side dish to steaks, sausages, dried smoked ham etc.

SAVOY CABBAGE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook bacon in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Use slotted spoon to set bacon aside; place on paper towelling.
• Drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
• Add garlic, crushed red pepper, and leeks to skillet.
• Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add cabbage, chicken stock, white wine and beans.
• Gently toss to combine.
• Simmer until cabbage is just beginning to wilt, about 3 minutes.
• Crumble bacon.
• Toss cooked mixture with bacon, sage, chives or scallions and pepper.
• Adjust seasoning.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

KIELBASA CABBAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or nonstick skillet, brown sausage over medium heat. Add the potatoes, cabbage, onion, broth, 1/2 cup water, sugar, caraway seeds and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally., Add beans and cider vinegar; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

CHORIZO & CABBAGE STEW

Steps:

• Put the chorizo, onion and potatoes in a large non-stick pan. Leave to fry in the oil that comes from the chorizo, stirring occasionally for about 5 mins.
• Tip in the tomatoes with 2 cans of water, add the stock cube, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10 mins. Add the cabbage, then cover and cook 3-5 mins more until it is just tender. Ladle into bowls and serve.