Steamed Cabbage with Butter
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Cabbage, cut into wedges — 1
- Butter — 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Chopped dill or parsley, to garnish
Method
- Steam the cabbage wedges for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
- Arrange the steamed cabbage on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with the melted butter.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Introduction: Tender steamed cabbage finished with a touch of butter, a simple, mild side dish that balances Mongolia’s richer meat mains.
Cultural Background: Simple preparations of hardy, storable vegetables like cabbage remain common in Mongolian home cooking, offering an easy, lightly flavoured side to round out a meal centred on meat and dairy.
Tips: Don’t over-steam the cabbage, or it can turn watery and lose its texture. Season generously, as cabbage benefits from a good amount of salt and butter to bring out its flavour.
Variations: Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Sprinkle with a little grated cheese for extra richness.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat by steaming briefly or in a microwave for 1–2 minutes.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 90 kcal, 2 g protein, 6 g fat, 8 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can this be made without butter?
A: Yes, a drizzle of oil works as a substitute, though butter is
Q: Is this dish very plain?
A: It’s intentionally simple, meant to complement richer, more heavily
- Cabbage, cut into wedges — 1
- Butter — 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper — to taste
- Chopped dill or parsley, to garnish
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