Thursday's Side Dish: Braised Jamaican Cabbage

A Caribbean alternative to slaw

Cooking cabbage this way can really spice up a week’s menu. Thyme, hot pepper, and garlic powder work to bring out more of the main ingredient’s natural flavors. Be careful not to overcook the cabbage. Here is the recipe:

What you will need:

1 wooden spoon
1 cabbage head, quartered
1 medium-sized sauce pan with lid
2 tablespoons butter
1 habanero pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
Salt

Cooking and Directions:

Place sauce pan on medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt. Next, add garlic powder and onion powder. Stir well. Pour in cabbage pieces and cover. Add water, habanero pepper, thyme, and salt. Lower heat to medium low and cover sauce pan with lid. Let cabbage cook until tender and then it’s ready to serve.