Friday, November 21, 2008

Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

This Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage is slightly sticky & goes well with pork

A close-up of a spoonful of this delicious cabbage

This is a simple, unusual & very tasty way to prepare red cabbage which I came up with one rainy day ! (You could use green cabbage aswell if you wished, although I’ve never tried it.)

I usually serve this cabbage with pork, and it always goes down a treat – it’s slightly sticky (chewy ?) and has a delicious sweet/sour taste.


Sticky Red Sweet & Sour Cabbage

Oil for frying
1 small red Cabbage, finely sliced
½ tsp crushed Garlic
3 tbsp brown Sugar
4 tbsp white grape Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a large saucepan & then add the finely sliced cabbage & garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage begins to wilt & brown a little. Then sprinkle the sugar over, and add the vinegar. Stir well to blend and add the salt & pepper. Simmer on a low heat for around 20 to 30 minutes stirring once in a while to prevent sticking. The cabbage is done once the sauce has reduced & is thick and sticky, and the cabbage is soft.