Ethiopian Cabbage Dish
This traditional African side dish combines shredded cabbage and cubed potatoes with sliced carrots and onion. They are gently cooked in olive oil with a blend of warming spices including cumin and turmeric, creating a tender and aromatic vegetable medley. It's a straightforward, comforting recipe that is ideal for serving alongside main courses, requiring just 60 minutes of total preparation and cooking time to serve five people.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 head cabbage, shredded
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Method
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet. Place the carrots and onion in the pan and cook, stirring, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in the shredded cabbage, sea salt, black pepper, cumin, and turmeric, then continue to cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Introduce the potato cubes to the skillet. Lower the heat, place a lid on the pan, and allow everything to cook until the potatoes become soft, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories407 kcal
Fat22 g
Sugars8 g
Protein7 g
Sodium478 mg
Recipe details
CategorySide dish
Cuisineafrican
Authorstamarex