Talk About Hitting All the Flavor Notes!

There is this flavor bomb I want you to try. Just humble cabbage and a few sauce ingredients. I promise you will have a raving deliciousness on your hands!

SERVES 3-5 NOTE: The photo above includes mushrooms. These should not be added to the cabbage until charring has occurred.

INGREDIENTS: You can also use any type cabbage or Brussels sprouts

• cabbage – 1 small head, bite sized ribbons or squares
• oil – 2 TBS
• SAUCE
  • shallots – 1 small, [2 TBS] finely minced
  • neutral oil – 1 TBS
  • brown sugar – 1/4 cup
  • water – 1/4 cup
  • fish sauce – 1 TBS
  • cornstarch – 1/2 tsp

Charring is important as a planned flavor component

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose to roast or sauté the cabbage

1. In a large skillet heat oil and sauté cabbage until there is substantial charring; or preheat oven to 375º and toss cabbage with the oil and roast for 20-25 minutes. [Toss once to ensure even charring]
2. Meanwhile make the sauce by lightly browning the minced shallots in a small skillet with the oil
3. Add the brown sugar, water, fish sauce, and cornstarch to a small jar and shake well to dissolve the sugar
4. When the shallots have taken on some caramelization, pour in the sauce and stir until until the sauce thickens: minute or so
5. Toss the cabbage with the sauce and serve.

ADD•INS: Toasted sesame seeds are always welcome!

Recipe by B. Hettig