Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Sri Lanka with our delectable Spiced Cabbage and Coconut dish. This tantalizing vegetarian delight is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Cabbage, the star of the show, is sautéed with aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors. Coconut, a staple in Sri Lankan cuisine, adds a touch of sweetness and richness, while mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies bring a delightful balance of heat and pungency. Accompanying this main dish are three equally enticing recipes: a tangy tomato and onion sambal, a refreshing cucumber salad, and a creamy yogurt sauce. These accompaniments elevate the Spiced Cabbage and Coconut to new heights, offering a delightful interplay of flavors and textures. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary heritage of Sri Lanka with this authentic and flavorful dish.
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COCONUT CURRY CABBAGE
This is a simple quick and easy recipe and is very flexible, adjust ingredients to your taste or try adding fennel or bell peppers, even hot peppers to spice it up a bit! It's excellent with fried fish.
Provided by Sonia H.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SPICED CABBAGE AND COCONUT
You read correctly: cabbage and coconut. This piquant Indian dish sounded so unusual that I had to try it, and I'm glad that I did. If you dare to try this, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The 700 g of cabbage equals about half of a medium sized cabbage.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Coconut
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the bay leaves, cumin seeds and green chilis and let sizzle a few seconds.
- Add cabbage, salt, sugar and mix as well as you can.
- Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add coconut and ground cumin, mixing well.
- Cook uncovered an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often and until all moisture is evaporated and cabbage is done.
CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH COCONUT AND LEMON
I've made this stir-fry with a variety of cabbages that we get in our farm share, including savoy and napa, but it's also quite delicious with regular old green or purple cabbage and even finely shredded Brussels sprouts.
Provided by Chitra Agrawal
Categories Cabbage Side Coconut Lentil Hot Pepper Chile Pepper Mustard Lemon
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thaw frozen coconut or soak dried coconut in a little hot water to plump up.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add 1 mustard seed. When seed sizzles and pops, add remaining mustard seeds, cover, and cook until seeds start popping, about 10 seconds. When popping starts to subside, immediately add chana dal. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, tossing constantly, until dals are reddish golden brown and smell nutty, about 2 minutes. Add chiles and toss to coat. Add cabbage, salt, and turmeric and cook, stirring, until cabbage wilts but still has a little crunch, 3-5 minutes. Add coconut and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.
SPICY CAJUN CABBAGE
I threw this together one night when I was craving a Cajun chicken pasta dish I used to make. I've missed it since going low-carb. This dish was a perfect substitute! Great texture and a very, very mild vegetable flavor. Mostly just Cajun yumminess! Adjust the spices to your taste.
Provided by Carolyn Chieffe Perrine
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chili powder, thyme, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes; stir shredded cabbage into onion and garlic. Cook and stir cabbage mixture until cabbage starts to soften, about 5 more minutes.
- Stir spices into cabbage mixture and cook, stirring often, until spices are evenly mixed in and cabbage is tender, 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
COCONUT CABBAGE AND TOFU WITH LEMONGRASS AND GINGER
For this vegetarian dinner, we roast thick wedges of cabbage, carrots, and tofu in a spiced coconut milk sauce until they're wonderfully softened and caramelized. Puréeing the milk with chopped lemongrass, fresh ginger, garlic, and spices in a blender ensures that the tougher aromatics are completely incorporated to form a smooth sauce.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Cabbage Coconut Lemongrass Garlic Ginger Coriander Tofu Carrot Rice Lime Vegetarian Dinner Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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).
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage.
- For a spicier dish, add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper.
- If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute it with regular milk or water.
- To make the dish vegan, omit the fish sauce and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve spiced cabbage and coconut with rice, noodles, or roti.
Conclusion:
Spiced cabbage and coconut is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give spiced cabbage and coconut a try.
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