Red cabbage
Cabbage is ideal โ only sprouts pause.
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Alkaline red cabbage with sweet potato mash โ a Zollhaus recipe
How we make alkaline red cabbage at the Zollhaus: with apple and chilli, creamy sweet potato mash and glazed pear. Scalable recipe for 4.
๐ฅServes 4
โฑ๏ธapprox. 40 min cooking
๐ With sweet potato mash
๐And glazed pear
Not just for winter
Recipe: alkaline red cabbage with sweet potato mash
Some say red cabbage is only for winter โ we love it all year. Cabbages other than sprouts are fine (why?).
Cooking: approx. 40 minDifficulty: medium
Ingredients
4people
- 0.5 headred cabbage, in strips
- 1 largeapple, diced
- 1 largeonion, in strips
- 0.5 red chilli, finely sliced
- 4 largesweet potatoes
- 4 pears, quartered
- 2 tbspsunflower oil (for the pears)
- to tastesalt, black pepper, curry powder, lemon juice, agave syrup
- somevegetable stock, olive oil
- to garnishradish sprouts, tomato, mint, parsley, basil, sage
Method (tap a step when done)
- Cabbage: sautรฉ cabbage and onion in olive oil; season with salt, lemon juice, pepper and agave.
- Add stock and braise about 30 minutes.
- Add apple and chilli and braise another 10 minutes.
- Mash: peel and boil the sweet potatoes, mash and season with stock, salt, pepper and curry.
- Pears: wash, quarter, core. Heat oil, brown a little agave and glaze the pears.
- Serve: plate cabbage and mash, garnish with sprouts, tomato, herbs and glazed pear.
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Sweet potatoes provide beta-carotene, potassium and fibre โ more in carbohydrates.
Why it works
The stars on the plate
Sweet potato
Filling and colourful.
CarbohydratesOlive oil
Ideal for gentle braising.
Oil guideRadish sprouts
Alkaline, crunchy and nutritious.
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FAQ about alkaline red cabbage
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Is red cabbage allowed?
Yes โ only Brussels sprouts are an exception.
How long to braise?
About 30 minutes, then 10 more with apple and chilli.
How to sweeten?
With a little agave and the apple โ no sugar.
How many does it serve?
4 people โ adjust with the calculator.
Conclusion
A Zollhaus classic for home
Red cabbage, sweet potato mash and glazed pear โ thatโs how alkaline fasting tastes with us.
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