Braised Cabbage with creamy pepper sauce
Try my Braised Cabbage with creamy pepper sauce recipe, a real favorite!
Frankly, cabbage is a superfood and I think we underestimate it a little, even though it has everything going for it: economical, antioxidant, rich in vitamins, nourishing and above all, extremely versatile. You can eat it raw, crunchy in a salad, or on the contrary let it cook for a long time until it becomes tender, almost candied, or even, like today, braised. And then, between green cabbage, red cabbage, Chinese cabbage, pointed cabbage or even white cabbage, there is really something to have fun with in the kitchen.
Today, I wanted to share with you a version I particularly like: my pan-braised white cabbage, served with a creamy pepper sauce, a bit like cacio e pepe—you know, that famous Italian pepper and Parmesan (or pecorino) sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and delicious.
For this recipe, I used white cabbage, but if you have green cabbage or Chinese cabbage on hand, it works just as well. A little tip: use kitchen tongs to turn your cabbage wedges in the pan. This prevents them from bruising and helps them maintain a beautiful, even, charred appearance.
What I also love about this dish is its incredible versatility. You can serve it as an appetizer (by reducing the portions), as a main course with grilled bacon or crispy pancetta, or as a side dish with meat or a bowl of rice. And if you want to change things up a bit, know that this braised cabbage also goes very well with a yogurt sauce or even a tahini sauce with a drizzle of spicy oil.
Braised Cabbage with creamy pepper sauce
The ingredients you do need to prepare this braised cabbage recipe:
- white or green cabbage
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- crispy fried onions, served if desired
- grated or shaved Parmesan or pecorino cheese, served
FOR THE SAUCE
- one clove of garlic, peeled and pressed
- butter
- soy sauce (optional, but for a little heat)
- fresh cream
- grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
- freshly ground pepper
Other recipe ideas with cabbage that you might like:
Braised Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1 head of white or green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons of oil
- Salt and pepper
For the sauce
- 1 garlic clove peeled and pressed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- 20 cl fresh cream
- 100 g grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
To serve
- Crispy onions (optional)
- Grated or shaved Parmesan or pecorino cheese
Instructions
- Rinse the cabbage, dry it and cut it into 8 wedges.1 head of white or green cabbage
- Using a pastry brush, brush the cut sides of the cabbage with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.3 tablespoons of oil, Salt and pepper
- Using a pastry brush, brush the cut sides of the cabbage with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the sauce
- While the cabbage is cooking, start by peeling the garlic and browning it for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat with the butter.1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon butter
- Pour in the soy sauce and cream, then stir.1 teaspoon soy sauce, 20 cl fresh cream
- Add 100g of grated Parmesan cheese, stir, and let it melt over low heat.Generously season with pepper and turn off the heat.100 g grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, Freshly ground pepper
- Serve plates with two cabbage wedges per person.Stir the sauce and serve over the cabbage on plates.You can serve with crispy fried onions if you like.
