Few vegetables work harder than cabbage.
It’s inexpensive, nutrient-dense, keeps for weeks in the fridge and adapts to everything from salads and soups to braises and stir-fries.
Crunchy, golden cabbage cooked down with warming spices and gentle heat until deeply fragrant and comforting. Perfect served as a side dish, tucked into fresh bread with butter for a comforting sandwich, or enjoyed all on its own.
Cabbage has become a favourite among home cooks for good reason. Affordable, nutritious and remarkably versatile, it can be transformed into everything from salads and slaws to soups and stir-fries. This quick recipe is proof that a few pantry staples are all it takes to turn an everyday vegetable into something special.
Golden Spiced Cabbage
A quick cabbage side dish seasoned with turmeric, coriander and chili for colour, warmth and a gentle kick. Serve alongside grilled meats, curries or rice, or tuck it into warm bread with butter.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp neutral oil
- 400 g cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder (add more for extra spice)
- 1/2 tsp coriander
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the mustard seeds and let them sizzle until they pop, and you can smell their aroma, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn them.
- Add the cabbage, salt, turmeric, red chili powder and coriander powder. Stir-fry until the cabbage is just tender with a slight crunch and the spices are cooked through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Remove to a bowl or serving dish. Serve hot or cold.
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