Fall Vegetable Cookpot Braised Red And Green Cabbage Recipes

FALL VEGETABLE COOKPOT: BRAISED RED AND GREEN CABBAGE

Steps:

• For the cabbage: Prepare two large bowls of ice water, and set aside. Bring two pots of heavily salted water, each with a tablespoon of white vinegar, to a boil. Add 4 outer leaves of red cabbage to one pot, and 4 outer leaves of Savoy cabbage to the other. Blanch until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove and plunge into the separate ice baths. Drain and set aside, keeping them separate.
• Place two cast iron pans over low heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to each pan, and heat until shimmering. In one pan combine julienned red cabbage and half the onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the vegetable broth, cover pan with plastic wrap. In the second pan, combine julienned Napa cabbage and remaining half onion, and sauté until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup vegetable broth, and cover pan with plastic wrap. Cook both pans of cabbage until cabbage is tender and the liquid has evaporated, about 25 minutes.
• When red cabbage is tender, add reduced balsamic vinegar or Saba, 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed juniper berries, pepper and fleur de sel to taste; mix well. When Napa cabbage is tender, add 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed juniper berries, and pepper and fleur de sel to taste; mix well.
• For assembly: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a blanched red cabbage leaf in the palm of your hand, and add a quarter of the braised red cabbage in the center. Form a snug ball with the whole leaf as a wrapper. Repeat to make 4 balls of red cabbage. Repeat with blanched Savoy cabbage, using julienned Napa cabbage as the filling, to make 4 balls of green cabbage.
• In a mortar, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries, 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest. With a pestle, grind the mixture coarsely, and set aside.
• In the bottom of a large covered baking dish, arrange butternut squash, apple, celery root and pear so that they slightly overlap at the edges of the dish. Add the eight balls (alternating red and green), vegetable broth, and ground juniper berries and seasonings. Cook, covered, for 40 minutes. Serve hot.

SLOW COOKER RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat your slow cooker to Low. Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, removing the tough stem, then thinly slice. Arrange a layer of the cabbage on the bottom of your slow cooker, then top with some of the onions, apples, zest, mixed spice, sugar and some seasoning. Continue to create layers until you have used up these ingredients. Season.
• Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 hrs until tender. Will keep in the fridge, covered, for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

VEGETABLE PAD THAI

Steps:

• Place noodles in a bowl and cover with very hot tap water. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the lime juice, brown sugar, ground chilies, paprika, Thai chili sauce and soy sauce; reserve. Drain noodles well, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• Place oil in a wok over medium-high heat, and heat to 325 degrees. Add green beans and fry until wrinkled, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer beans to a plate, and discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil. Return to medium-high heat and add egg, stirring quickly to set it and scramble it slightly. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• To the wok add red onion, bok choy, red bell pepper, Napa cabbage and scallions, tossing for 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss until coated with oil and almost softened. Add tofu, wrinkled beans and pad Thai sauce; toss until thoroughly heated.
• Drizzle in reserved lime juice mixture and toss for 5 seconds. Remove pan from heat immediately, then add scrambled egg, basil and cilantro mixture, and bean sprouts. Transfer to a heated serving platter, and garnish with peanuts and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

CROCKPOT BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Shred the cabbage and slice the onion.
• Heat the butter in a large saute pan and saute the onions until soft. Add the sugar and continue to cook the onions until they are nicely brown and carmelized.
• Place the cabbage and chopped apple in a crockpot. Add the carmelized onion, fresh lemon juice, red wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until the cabbage is tender.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add cabbage and caraway seeds; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until cabbage is wilted, about 4 minutes. Add broth. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Add vinegar. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BRAISED RED AND GREEN CABBAGE WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Combine the currants and Madeira and let stand. Meanwhile, dissolve the brown sugar in the vinegar and set aside. Brown the walnut pieces in 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Caramelize the apple cubes over low heat with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter and granulated sugar, until soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• Divide remaining butter in separate pans. Saute the cabbages over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cabbage is wilted but has not lost its color. Combine hot cabbages and other ingredients, including the nutmeg, in a large bowl; toss well and serve immediately.