Braised Sesame Cabbage (Print)
Turn plain cabbage into a flavorful, crispy-edged dish with a sweet and salty sesame glaze—all done in 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Cabbage
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A whole cabbage head, divided into four parts
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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2 tablespoons of butter
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A sprinkle of salt (around 1/4 teaspoon)
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons of water for steaming
→ Sesame Sauce
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2 tablespoons of sesame oil
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce (choose a low-sodium one)
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1 stalk of chopped green onion
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1 tablespoon of honey
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon of sambal or chili oil (optional, for heat)
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2 tablespoons of water
# Steps:
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Pour the avocado oil into a cast iron pan and turn the heat to medium-high. Make sure the pan has a lid ready for later.
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Put the cabbage quarters into the pan and cook them until the edges get crispy. During this step, add the butter, salt, and pepper for flavor.
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Once each side of the cabbage is crisped up, pour in the water to make steam. Reduce the heat, cover it with the lid, and let the cabbage stew for 5 minutes.
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Combine all the ingredients for the sesame sauce in a bowl and mix them well.
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Use a knife to check if the cabbage’s middle feels tender. If not, let it cook for another 5 minutes. Once the water has evaporated and the cabbage is soft, pour in the sesame sauce and stir it all together.
# Notes:
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You can use an air fryer at 350°F for 20 minutes instead
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To keep the cabbage together, don’t remove the core
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Skip the sambal or chili oil if you'd like it mild