Steamed Cabbage

Cooked white cabbage, onions, red bell peppers, carrots and thyme in a bowl.

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Savor every bite of this crunchy, filling, and flavorful Jamaican-style Steamed Cabbage. Made with cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and traditional Caribbean seasonings, this dish serves as a tasty side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

chopping board
Chefs knife
Pan

Ingredients

3 tablespoon of butter
1 onion sliced
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 small white cabbage or half of a large white cabbage
3 carrots sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 scotch bonnet optional
1.5 teaspoon of all purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon of thyme or 3 thyme sprigs
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoon of water
A splash of olive oil

Instructions

Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat until melted. Add onions, garlic, and thyme. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Toss in cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, scotch bonnet (optional), and the seasonings. Stir well to coat.
Cook down and continue stirring on medium heat for 10 minutes, allowing the veggies to soften slightly and absorb flavor.
Add water, stir, and cover. Steam on low heat for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
Serve this delicious steamed cabbage as a side with saltfish or jerk chicken.

Notes

Spice: To dial up the heat, add one chopped scotch bonnet pepper. A sprinkle of cayenne or paprika can also add an extra kick.
Season to Taste: This dish is naturally flavourful and doesn’t need heavy seasoning but, feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or spices.
Steam: The texture is up to you. Steam for just 5 minutes if you prefer a crunch, or extend to 15 minutes for a softer, melt-in-your-mouth finish.

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