Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Recipe (Print Version)
A traditional Caribbean side dish combining steamed cabbage with colorful peppers and aromatic seasonings for the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
2 tablespoons coconut oil
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1 small onion, sliced
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3 garlic cloves, chopped
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3-4 sprigs of thyme, tied together
→ Vegetables
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½ head very large white cabbage, sliced
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1 medium carrot, julienned
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1 red pepper, sliced finely
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1 yellow pepper, sliced finely
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½ scotch bonnet, minced (or ¼ teaspoon chili powder)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
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1 tablespoon dairy free butter
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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Pink salt to taste
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¼ cup water
# Instructions:
01 -
Melt coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and thyme sprigs until soft and tender.
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Add cabbage, carrot, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet. Stir and fold for about 5 minutes until cabbage reduces in volume.
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Lower heat, add water, cover with lid and steam for 15 minutes (10 minutes for crunchier cabbage).
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Remove lid and add all purpose seasoning, black pepper, dairy-free butter, and salt. Stir to combine.
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Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional loose thyme.
# Notes:
01 -
Use firm white cabbage, not leafy varieties like savoy or bok choy
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Best consumed within one day of cooking
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Can be frozen in freezer-safe containers