Braised red cabbage with orange juice

December 8, 2010

Categories: St. Valentine's Day, Овочі, Особлива подія, Різдво, Вегетаріанські страви, Пісні страви, Фітнес рецепти, Гарніри

Aristocratic recipe version of such a peasant, simple and very nutritious vegetable. It deserves to be served at festive table along with roasted goose, duck or pork and it’s good as it is.

Ingredients

1 kg red cabbage (without the core)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons water
5 oranges
10 juniper berries
1/2 tbsp sugar (if the oranges are very sour, then the whole tablespoon)
Salt and pepper to taste

Braised red cabbage with orange juice - 1

1) Slice the cabbage into strips (a little thicker than for sauercraut). Squeeze orange juice.

Braised red cabbage with orange juice - 2

2) Heat up a deep, large skillet, over medium heat and add the oil. Add shredded cabbage and cover. Stir and add 3 tablespoons water and juniper berries after 2 minutes of braising, and then cover with a lid again.

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3) Braise stirring every 5-8 minutes until the cabbage is completely soft. (Approximately 20-25 minutes)

4) Take off the lid. Add orange juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir well and braise for another 10 minutes with a lid off. Take off the heat, transfer into a serving dish and serve!