Best Caribbean Cabbage And Coconut Recipes

JAMAICAN STEAMED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt the coconut oil on medium heat then proceed to sautee the onion, garlic along with the sprigs of thyme until soft and tender.
• Add the cabbage, carrot, bell peppers and scotch bonnet, fold and stir. The pan may seem overcrowded but the cabbage will reduce as it heats through.
• Continue to stir and fold until the cabbage reduces in volume, this should take up to 5 minutes.
• Once reduced, lower the heat and add the water, ready for steaming.
• Cover the skillet with a lid and steam for 15 minutes (10 minutes or less if you want crunchy cabbage).
• Remove the lid and season with the all purpose seasoning, black pepper, butter and salt to taste and stir.
• Serve accordingly and sprinkle the cabbage with additional loose thyme (optional).

JAMAICAN CABBAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil in a pot.
• Add the onion and thyme, and cook for about 5-7 mins till soft.
• Stir in the garlic purée, followed by cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, scotch bonnet if using, vegetable broth, and salt.
• Mix and cover. Reduce and steam for between 10-15 mins or until done to your preference, stirring a couple of times during the process.
• Keep and eye on the liquid. If it looks like it is starting to dry out, add another tbsp or so of broth.

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.