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Fried Cabbage Recipe

Fried Cabbage Recipe
© Dorcy

Vegetables are full of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that provide many important health benefits to your body. For instance, carrots are known for being very high in vitamin A, which plays an important role in eye health, as you grow older.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 2 Oz of Shredded Green Cabbage
  • 2 large chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 chopped Onions
  • 3 tsp of salt/ salt to taste
  • 2 large chopped carrots
  • 2 chopped Pepper bells (green or red)
  • 3 tablespoon chopped Spring onions.
  • ½ tsp of white pepper powder
  • ½ tsp of blended chili pepper
  • 1" of ginger peeled, grated or blended garlic
  • 1/2 cup ​Sunflower/ vegetable oil
  • 2 handfuls of shredded marinated Beef/ 3 marinated chicken thighs (optional)

Directions

Step 1

  • Fill a medium pot about half way with water and bring to a boil.
  • Put the shredded cabbage in a colander and let it run under water for 2 minutes to ensure it's clean.

Step 2

  • Put in your Shredded cabbage with 2 tsp of salt. Blanch it for 2-3 minutes, till it becomes crisp-tender. Pour in a colander, keep aside to cool and strain.

Step 3

  • Place a pot (medium heat) on the stove. Put in your shredded marinated beef or chicken with 1 tsp salt, garlic, ginger, chilli pepper and 3 tbsp of onions and stir. Cautiously add 2 cups of water to the heated pot and cover to cook for 12-15 minutes till it's tender.

Step 4

  • When the beef or Chicken is ready, strain out the broth in a bowl using a colander and set aside.

Step 5

  • Fry the chicken or beef in 1/2 cup of oil over Medium till it's golden brown.
  • Add in tomatoes to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add veggies (carrots, onions, pepper bells, spring onion) let it to cook for 6 minutes.
  • Add in the broth which will add flavor and moisture to this dish and stir for 2 minutes. Let it cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the excess water from the cabbage in the colander and put in the vegetable sauce and stir for 4 to 5 minutes.

This delicious recipe is ready to be served. It can be served with either boiled or fried potatoes or half ripe plantains or white rice.

It can also be served as a side dish or topping for your favorite dishes. It is best enjoyed when served warm.

Relish your meal 🍽️

Health Benefits of Eating Vegetables.

  • Vegetables are a good source of protein
  • They are Full of Trace Nutrients
  • Improves Mental and Digestive Health
  • Lowers Blood Pressure and risk of Heart Disease
  • Diabetes control
  • Nutrition

NUTRITION FACTS

Per Serving

Calories: 520
Fat: 44g
Carbs: 24g
Protein: 12g
Fibre: 6g
Sugar: 13g
Calcium: 69mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 894mg
Vitamin A: 590mcg
Vitamin C: 181mg
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 180mg

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