Anthony Ewell wrote:

> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!


I put caraway seed in the water if I boil, but I prefer to steam. It is
very very tasty as gado gado, which is good hot, cold or lukewarm:

one small califlower
1 small green cabbage
1 cup string beans
1/2 cup bean sprouts
3 medium potatoes
3 medium carrots
(I usually don't use the sprouts)
Cut the cabbage into 1/4-1/2 inch strips, the
caulif into medium
florets, slice the others (I leave beans
whole...also I like to through
in frozen edame near the end). Steam the
veggies. The potatoes (and yams
are good too) will take awhile, so either start
them first, or do them
in a seperate pot. Steamed taters are more firm
than boiled, but the
latter could be used, especially for little
mouths used to mushy taters.

The sauce is poured over these veggies when
they are slightly cooled,
so it is more a lukewarm dish, which is fine for
little mouths and
summer food as well.
The sauce could be made in a chili-less version
for the littleones, too.

1 cup raw skinned peanuts (I get plump valencias
at the local co op)
Fry these over medium heat in 4 T peanut or
other oil until browned and
crispy. Drain on paper towel, let cool a bit so
it won't melt any thing
plastic, and then grind in blender/blender
substitute. I like to leave a
little chunky in it.
Separately in the blender, grind 2 cloves garlic
(or more) 4 shallots or
a small onion, 0-4 fresh red chilis, or soaked
dried ones, a teas of
sugar, salt and pepper with enough water or
broth to make this into a
smooth paste. Fry this paste in 2 T oil for a
minute or two, until you
start to smell the garlic coming up, add a
little under 2 cups water,
bring to a boil, add the ground peanuts, and
simmer until thick and
smells cooked (this takes very little time).
Pour this over the veggies and serve.

Hi All,

I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
season it. (I am feeling brave!)

Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
(please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
so please not so complicated!

Many thanks,
--Tony

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On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 18:33:19 -0800, Anthony Ewell > wrote:

> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
>(please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
>to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
>so please not so complicated!

Chop or shred 1/4 head of the cabbage. Heat a little olive oil and butter
in a frying pan, add the cabbage and saute until translucent. Salt and
pepper, and you've got a feast.

Carol, who can't stand boiled cabbage.
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

"Anthony Ewell" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
> cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
> cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
> serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
> to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
> season it. (I am feeling brave!)
>
> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!
>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony

Boy oh boy - about a gazillion.

Stir fry with some onions just until tender.

Better that boiled cutting through the core cut unto 6ths or 8ths and steam
until tender. If you don't have a steamer use a colander over a Dutch oven
and cover with the lid.

Sweet & sour Cabbage soup!

Dimitri

In article >,
Anthony Ewell > wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
> cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
> cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
> serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
> to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
> season it. (I am feeling brave!)
>
> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!
>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony

I like to quarter it, add a little lemon pepper and a chopped onion,
then steam it with sausages... :-)

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Anthony Ewell wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
> cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
> cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
> serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
> to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
> season it. (I am feeling brave!)
>
> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!
>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony

Corned beef and.... March is coming up!

Jill

i cut cabbage in 1-2 inch strips, and lightly fry it in a frying pan
with lots of butter, salt, pepper and dill.
(color of cooked cabbage is still lime green when done)
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Anthony Ewell > wrote:

> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!

Something I posted before...
Here's June Oshiro's (in)famous recipe, in her own words. I find it
very good. FWIW, I've also made it with kimchi, omitting most of the
chili sesame oil and black pepper called for in the recipe.

Victor

"chop cabbage to chunks. add water or stock and simmer in a pan until
the leaves are wilted and soft. add 5 big squirts of hot chili sesame
oil (rayu or layu, i have seen it spelled both ways). add soy sauce or
memmi to taste. add a splash of aji-mirin. add lots of fresh cracked
black pepper. simmer until everything is as soft as you like it. add
more water if necessary."

Cut it into four and remove the core part, now slice it into 1" strips.
Bring to the boil. and reduce heat to simmer, in the usual way, or steam if
you prefer, and drain well. Now put back into the saucepan with butter and
with a sharp knife chop up the butter and cabbage together...turning over
and over adding more butter if needed...it'll end up glossy and
creamy...definately easy to do, and definately tasty...

HTH.....Keep Woking...cher




"Anthony Ewell" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
> cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
> cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
> serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
> to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
> season it. (I am feeling brave!)
>
> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!
>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony
>
> --
> -------------------------
> I Fish. Therefore, I am.
> -------------------------

On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 23:46:25 +0100, (Victor Sack)
wrote:

>Something I posted before...
>Here's June Oshiro's (in)famous recipe, in her own words.

Any idea whatever happened to June? I loved her posts.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
> Any idea whatever happened to June? I loved her posts.
>
> Carol

Last she posted (maybe a year ago?) she was doing a post-doc somewhere
hoity-toity-like--Harvard? Princeton? Still knitting, still busy. Think
she got married, too.

I looked up the post--she's doing a post-doc at Harvard. Here's the link to
her blog if you're interested http://twosheep.livejournal.com/ . I was
browsing, and get this http://twosheep.livejournal.com/?skip=5 ! Maybe you
can meet up with her! And Barb can take her to Al's! Yum!

rona

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"Anthony Ewell" > wrote in message
...
> Hi All,
>
> I just brought home the most gorgeous head of organic
> cabbage from the store. Now, I am not picky about my
> cabbage: I just boil it with with a little salt, then
> serve with butter. Looking at this head, I am starting
> to wonder if I am missing a better way to cook and/or
> season it. (I am feeling brave!)
>
> Anyone have any favorite ways to prepare cabbage?
> (please no season mixes, unless you have the recipe
> to the mix.) Also, bear in mind that I am an amateur,
> so please not so complicated!
>
> Many thanks,
> --Tony
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Let's see... boiled, steamed, and Colcannon!

Colcannon

3-4 med. potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters
2 T milk or light cream
1/4 t salt
1/8 t pepper
2 c chopped cabbage
2 T butter or margarine
1/4 c chopped onions
2 T butter (for frying)
Crumbled Bacon

Cook potatoes in boiling water till tender; drain, reserving water.

Place in a large bowl. Mash with hand masher till well-mashed. (I find the
electric mixer makes it too gooey). Add milk, salt and pepper and beat till
fluffy.
In the same saucepan as potatoes were cooked in, cook cabbage in reserved
potato water for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp. butter in frying pan and saute onion until tender.
Add mashed potato and cooked cabbage to the onion. Heat throughly, stirring
constantly. Place in a heated serving dish. Serve hot, topped with butter.

Note: Bacon added just before serving is nice, too.

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>
> >Here's June Oshiro's (in)famous recipe, in her own words.
>
> Any idea whatever happened to June? I loved her posts.

She no longer reads Usenet newsgroups much, but very occasionally, she
reappears and I wish that happened more often. She is now at Harvard,
doing postdoc work. Last October, she was supposed to get married, in
case Matt had managed to get back from that hike in time... Her blog is
at <http://twosheep.livejournal.com/>. None of this is private info.

Victor

On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 18:39:37 +0100, (Victor Sack)
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:
>
>> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>>
>> >Here's June Oshiro's (in)famous recipe, in her own words.
>>
>> Any idea whatever happened to June? I loved her posts.
>
>She no longer reads Usenet newsgroups much, but very occasionally, she
>reappears and I wish that happened more often. She is now at Harvard,
>doing postdoc work. Last October, she was supposed to get married, in
>case Matt had managed to get back from that hike in time... Her blog is
>at <http://twosheep.livejournal.com/>. None of this is private info.
>
>Victor

Thanks, kiddo. Long time no speak!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Anthony Ewell wrote:
Hi All,

Thank you all so very much for all the wonderful
suggestions! :-) Now I have to go buy more cabbage
to try them all! :')


Many thanks,
--Tony



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