← Nouns Cooking · Caribbean

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Spring onion, sliced
• 2 sprigs Thyme
• ¼ Scotch bonnet chilli, finely chopped
• ½ medium cabbage (about 700 g), finely shredded
• 1 Carrot, cut into matchsticks
• ½ Bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 60 ml Water
• ¾ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic, spring onion, thyme and scotch bonnet for 2–3 min.
2. Add the cabbage, carrot and pepper, season with the salt and black pepper and toss well.
3. Pour in the water, cover and steam for 8–10 min, stirring once or twice, until the cabbage is tender but still has a little bite.
4. Remove the thyme stalks, taste for seasoning and serve.

Tips

• Add a handful of flaked saltfish or a few sliced okra with the cabbage for a classic variation.
• A small knob of butter at the end is lovely if you do not need it vegan.
• Wear gloves to cut or blend scotch bonnets, keep your hands away from your eyes and wash the board, knife and blender well afterwards.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

CaribbeanPot.com That Girl Cooks Healthy