Braised Sesame Cabbage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cabbage
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1 tablespoon of avocado oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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A whole cabbage, cut into quarters
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A teaspoon of black pepper
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A pinch of salt (around 1/4 tsp)
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2 tablespoons water to help with steaming
→ Sesame Sauce
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Two tablespoons of sesame oil
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Two spoons of oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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Low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 green onion stalk, sliced
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1 spoon of sambal or chili oil (optional)
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2 tablespoons of water
# Instructions:
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Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron pan with a lid on medium-high heat.
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Toss in the cabbage and cook it until the edges become crispy. While cooking, add butter, a sprinkle of salt, and some pepper.
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When all sides are golden and crispy, pour in the water to create steam. Cover the pan and let it cook on lower heat for 5 minutes.
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Mix all the ingredients for the sesame sauce together in a bowl.
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Pierce the cabbage with a knife to check for tenderness in the middle. If needed, cook for another 5 minutes. Once the water’s gone and the cabbage is ready, drizzle the sauce over it and cook briefly to mix everything together.
# Notes:
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Can also be prepared using an air fryer at 350°F for 20 minutes.
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Keep the core intact so the cabbage doesn’t fall apart.
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For a less spicy option, skip the sambal or chili oil.