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Cabbage Borscht

1/9/2019

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This Russian cabbage borscht is another winter warm-up secret weapon. Not to be confused with borscht made with beets or various meats and winter vegetables; while that is good, this soup is pure Jewish comfort food. Just a handful of simple ingredients, mainly cabbage.

When I was a kid, momala made a cabbage borsht flavored with short ribs or brisket. Once the meat finished cooking, she would shred and add it back into the soup. After pouting, I would pick out all the meat and leave the cabbage. Then I would complain. A lot. (Cabbage: not a favorite.) My childhood best friend loved the soup, so much so that momala would joke that she was the rightful daughter, not me. Today, I would never dream of doing that. Cabbage is actually my favorite part.

However, this version is different from my mom's soup, but an homage all the same. Kept her addition of golden raisins for the sweetness, but I made this version more brothy and added caraway seeds, V8 juice and cayenne for a little kick. Also, everything is finely chopped or minced rather than chunky. Always have to mention, the BF absolutely loves this soup. [Ed. note: Can confirm.]

You can even make this vegan by using vegetable instead of chicken broth.

Healthy, flavorful, delicious, inexpensive and it freezes very well. Makes a delightful lunch or perfect dinner paired with Russian rye or black bread. [Ed. note: HOW ABOUT VODKA OKAY JUST KIDDING]

​What's not to love? Momala would be proud!
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Number of Servings: 10-12 cups

Instructions
  • 1 teaspoon grapeseed or canola oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ pounds cabbage, cored and finely chopped or shredded
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1  11.5-ounce can original or spicy V8 tomato juice
  • 1  cup golden raisins
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons ground caraway (optional, but highly recommended)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 ½  tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • Salt

Directions
  1. Heat oil on medium setting. Add onion, salt and sauté until soft. Do not brown the onions.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add tomatoes, V8 juice, broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Turn down to a simmer and skim. Take as much foam and impurities off as you can.
  5. Add cabbage, cayenne, caraway seeds, and ground caraway, if using.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Add golden raisins and 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, if using.
  8. Simmer, uncovered 5-10 minutes or until raisins are plump and softened.
  9. Taste and adjust for seasoning. It needs salt!!!!
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Sautéed Cabbage with Caraway

10/24/2018

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My father hailed from Vienna, and momala's parents were also from Austria. Oktoberfest fare? Only on days ending in "y."

Growing up, we had everything from Wiener Schnitzel (veal) and Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein (pork), to hasenpfeffer (rabbit), liptauer, palatschinke (crepes with jelly), sauerkraut, sweet-and-sour purple cabbage, Austrian potato salad, cabbage borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, sauteed cabbage with caraway and lots of heavy duty Russian rye bread (with caraway seeds).

Extended family and friends raved about momala's sautéed green cabbage and sweet-and-sour purple cabbage. Me? Wouldn't know, because as a kid I literally hated all things cabbage-y, and wouldn't get near it, let alone eat it. Now I appreciate cabbage much more, and over the years have tried various ways to prepare, and this is how the BF and I like it. I think momala would be happy. [Ed. note: She would.]

​The BF and I happen to love the flavor of caraway, but if you don't, just leave it out.
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We added bratwurst to this super-quick supper, but any sausage will do. The BF and I have found a local brand that we love, Dibrov. A favorite is the Oktoberfest Bratwurst (not a sponsored post, we just love it). We paired this cabbage side with sausages, mustard, pickled cukes and onions, and German soft pretzel sticks. We also imbibed some delicious Marionberry Hard Cider that a few good Oregon friends left us this summer, and a German lager that complimented the Oktoberfest meal perfectly. [Ed. note: Am tempted to search for the Bob and Doug McKenzie movie Strange Brew.]  ​

Even if you're not all about Oktoberfest, this cabbage side works any time of year, and goes especially well with pork chops or loin, brisket, chicken schnitzel, etc. Anything!

PS: Things got pretty spicy a year ago with this jalapeño, serrano and fresno pepper roast chicken (www.moveablefeast.me/blog/jalapeno-serrano-fresno-pepper-roast-chicken).
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Number of servings: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 large head of white cabbage, including outer green leaves (about 2-2 ¼ pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional, but recommend)

Directions
  1. Cut the cabbage in half. Remove core. Slice very thinly.
  2. Melt butter or oil in a large sauté pan or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add cabbage, salt, pepper and caraway.
  3. Sauté for approximately 10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until cabbage is tender and a little brown in parts. Do not cook until mushy. I like some of the strands of cabbage to still have a bit of bite to them.
  4. Serve and sprinkle with more kosher salt and caraway if desired.
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    I'm Jacquie, personal chef & recipe developer in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. ​Living life with my wildly funny boyfriend and dog Marlowe. Lover of books, bourbon, chocolate and movies.​

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