Zeljna Solata z Bučnim Oljem (Cabbage Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Small white cabbage (about 800 g / 1.75 lb), finely shredded — 1
- Salt — 1 tsp
- White wine vinegar — 2 tbsp
- Sunflower oil — 1 tbsp
- Štajerska pumpkin seed oil — 2 tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Black pepper, — to taste
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish — 1 tbsp
Method
- Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt.
- Massage the salt into the cabbage with your hands for 2–3 minutes until it begins to soften and release liquid.
- Let the cabbage rest for 20 minutes, then squeeze out and discard the excess liquid.
- Whisk together the vinegar, sunflower oil, pumpkin seed oil and sugar in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss well to combine.
- Season with black pepper, scatter over the toasted pumpkin seeds, and serve.
Introduction: This simple shredded cabbage salad, dressed with tangy vinegar and Styria's celebrated dark pumpkin seed oil, is a familiar sight on Slovenian tables year-round.
Cultural Background: This simple shredded cabbage salad, dressed with tangy vinegar and Styria's celebrated dark pumpkin seed oil, is a familiar sight on Slovenian tables year-round. Pumpkin seed oil, pressed from roasted seeds in the eastern Štajerska region, gives the salad its distinctive nutty aroma and deep green-brown colour, and is considered one of Slovenia's signature culinary exports.
Tips: Massaging the cabbage with salt is key — it softens the texture without needing to cook it. Add the pumpkin seed oil last and don't overheat it; its flavour is delicate and best enjoyed raw.
Variations: Add a grated apple or thinly sliced red onion for extra sweetness and colour. Caraway seeds are a traditional addition in some households. Vegetarian / Vegan Note Naturally vegan and vegetarian as written.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days; it softens further over time.
Reheating: This dish is served cold and does not require reheating. Nutrition (Approx. per Serving) Approx. 110 kcal, 2 g protein, 8 g fat, 9 g carbohydrate per serving.
FAQs:
Q: What is pumpkin seed oil?
A: A dark, nutty-flavoured oil pressed from roasted pumpkin seeds, traditionally produced in
Q: Can I substitute the pumpkin seed oil?
A: Its flavour is quite distinct, but a good walnut oil can be used in a pinch, though the taste will differ.
- Small white cabbage (about 800 g / 1.75 lb), finely shredded — 1
- Salt — 1 tsp
- White wine vinegar — 2 tbsp
- Sunflower oil — 1 tbsp
- Štajerska pumpkin seed oil — 2 tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Black pepper, — to taste
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, to garnish — 1 tbsp
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