Discover the secret ingredient to elevate young cabbage dishes

Young cabbage is one of those vegetables that are associated with spring and summer dinners. Delicate, juicy, and full of flavour, it pairs perfectly with various side dishes. However, one unexpected ingredient will make stewed young cabbage even tastier.

This ingredient is smoked plum. It turns out that in the summer version, it also enriches this well-known dish. In this article, you will learn how to prepare young cabbage with smoked plum to delight your loved ones with a new, expressive taste.

Smoked plum is an ingredient that brings a deep, intense flavour and aroma to the dish. Its natural sweetness perfectly contrasts with the delicate cabbage, creating a unique flavour. Additionally, smoked plum is rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making it a tasty and healthy addition.

Preparing young cabbage with smoked plum is simple and doesn't take much time. It is important to follow a few rules, especially with the proportions. Too much plum will make the dish too smoky and intense. Here is the step-by-step recipe.

Ingredients:

              
• 1 young cabbage
• 100 grams of smoked plum
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 carrot
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill for garnish

Method:

      
1. Prepare the ingredients: wash and chop the cabbage, and cut the smoked plums into smaller pieces. Peel and finely dice the onion. Peel and chop the garlic, and grate the peeled carrot on a coarse grater.
2. Frying: heat the vegetable oil in a large pot. Add the onion and fry until it becomes soft and slightly golden. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
3. Stewing: add the grated carrot and the chopped cabbage. Mix everything thoroughly. Add the smoked plums, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and stew the cabbage for about 20-25 minutes until it is soft. Stir occasionally to prevent the cabbage from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4. Serving: after cooking, transfer the stewed cabbage to a plate and sprinkle with fresh dill. Young cabbage with smoked plum goes well with bread, potatoes, or as a side dish to meat.

Adding smoked plum to stewed young cabbage is a simple way to enrich the flavour of this classic dish. The smoked plum gives the cabbage a unique aroma and depth of flavour, making it even more delicious. Try this recipe and see how easy it is to transform a traditional dish by introducing a new, unexpected ingredient.