Best Braised Coconut Cabbage Recipes

BRAISED COCONUT CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions, and butter until onions soften.
• Add cabbage and cook, stirring, until cabbage begins to lose its crispness.
• Stir in unsweetened coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer 5 minutes or more or until cabbage and onion is done to your liking.

BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir cabbage and onion until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in water; add vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds, and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the cumin, caraway and coriander seeds and toast them slightly for 30 seconds. Do not let them brown.
• Immediately add half of the cabbage and season with the salt. Toss and stir to wilt and to combine with the spices. Add the remaining cabbage and if necessary, reseason with salt and allow it to continue wilting. Stir in the poblano, toss and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 10 to 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
• Stir in the vinegar and orange juice and toss to blend. Taste for seasoning.
• Lower the heat and add the cilantro. Stir to combine and remove the pan from the heat. Arrange it on a serving platter and serve.

COCONUT-BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a med-saucepan, melt margarine over med-high heat. Stir in onion + bay leaves & cook till onion is tender.
• Stir in Chinese cabbage & cook till cabbage begins to wilt. Add coconut milk & cont cooking till cabbage is crisp-tender & milk is reduced. Remove bay leaves.
• Mix cornstarch w/1 tbsp water, stir into cabbage mixture & cook till thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, season w/salt + pepper to taste, stir in green onions & serve immediately w/entree of choice.

COCONUT CABBAGE AND TOFU WITH LEMONGRASS AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Purée coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne in a blender until smooth.
• Squeeze tofu over a medium bowl or sink with your hands, gently at first, then more firmly to expel as much water as possible (like squeezing out a big sponge). Don't worry if it starts to crack apart. When no more liquid comes out, tear tofu into 2" pieces; discard liquid. Place in a shallow 13x9" baking dish. Add cabbage and carrots, arrange in an even layer, and pour sauce over.
• Bake, basting the vegetables and tofu halfway through, until carrots are fork-tender, most of the liquid is evaporated, and the top is golden brown and lightly charred in places, 40-45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Top with coconut chips (if using). Serve with rice and lime wedges alongside (if using).

COCONUT CURRY CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place a large skillet or wok over high heat. Heat the oil and butter until smoking. Stir fry the onion, carrot, and garlic until the onion begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add the cabbage, coconut, and curry powder; stir fry for 2 more minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in the coconut milk, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook to desired doneness. To serve, sprinkle with tomato, green onions, and cilantro.