Does Savoy cabbage need to be cooked?

In Eastern European dishes the leaves are separated and partially cooked before being filled with a meat and rice filling before being baked in the oven . You can use Savoy Cabbage raw in salads, shredded to use in stir fries or try stuffing the leaves.

Do you use the outer leaves of Savoy cabbage?

That means the outer and inner leaves can be used for different things. Wrap the outer leaves around meats and grains and then simmer them in tomato sauce . and use the inner ones for braising, stir-frying, or sautéing in butter or bacon fat.

Can savoy cabbage be eaten raw?

The leaves of Savoy cabbage are both attractive and fairly durable; they can be eaten raw in salads or used to wrap meat balls or Vegetarian haggis – a very British alternative to stuffed vine leaves. Simply trim down any thick, tough veins and then blanch the leaves for a couple of minutes if using to wrap.

Is savoy cabbage better raw or cooked?

RAW: Have a go at using your savoy raw, the inner leaves can be used as you would salad leaves. Shred and combine with other crunchy veg and a punchy, creamy dressing to make a coleslaw. Or rip up and toss with blue cheese, walnuts, parsley, red wine vinegar and olive oil to make a delicious salad.

What's the difference between regular cabbage and savoy cabbage?

Savoy cabbage has the same shape as green and red cabbage, but has the most striking deep-green, crinkly leaves. Its flavor is also quite mild, but earthy too. Its leaves don't have that same crispness to them that other cabbages do when raw, so we like it best when cooked, either roasted or sautéed.

Is savoy cabbage better than regular cabbage?

It has a mild, sweet, neutral flavour with less of the peppery notes associated with green and red cabbage. Because of this, savoy cabbage is extremely versatile – it's as good a match for salty and rich meats such as pork and duck as it is for sweet and mild seafood.

What is the difference between savoy cabbage and regular cabbage?

The form of Savoy cabbage is the same as green and red cabbage, but it has the deep-green, crinkly leaves that are most striking. Also, its flavor is very mild, but also earthy. The leaves don't have the same crispness as other cabbages do when fresh, but when baked, either roasted or sautéed, we like it better.

Can you eat any cabbage raw?

Cabbage can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, sautéed, or stuffed . The sulfurous odor often associated with cabbage only develops when the cabbage is overcooked. The longer a cabbage is cooked, the stronger the odor becomes.

What is savoy cabbage best used for?

In addition to serving it as a simple side dish, Savoy cabbage can be used in a wide array of recipes, such as stir-fries, soups, slaws, and cabbage rolls , just to name a few.

Does savoy cabbage cook like green cabbage?

Savoy cabbage can stand up to your usual braises and low-and-slow varieties, but owing to its softer texture, it works in quick-cooking preparations, like sautéeing or stir-frying .

charred savoy cabbage salad recipe – use real butter (2024)

Recipe: charred savoy cabbage salad

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At certain times of the year my schedule is completely dictated by the life cycle of plants. Plants. In spring it is the wildflowers in the Southwest. Come summer, it’s the wildflowers of the Colorado Rockies. In autumn – I chase fall colors. That’s probably the toughest season because the leaves are most fragile, early snowstorms can blow in, windstorms kick up and strip the aspens. Wildfire season can turn our lovely Colorado air into something reminiscent of California’s Inland Empire. The autumn shoot is fast approaching and I’m making my plans which is to say, I’m leaving the next several weeks wide open because you have to be ready to go when the leaves say so. I have that luxury in Colorado. But sometimes you just hedge your bets and plan a more distant trip based on the maximum likelihood that the leaves will have something good to show while you’re there. You buy your plane tickets and tell yourself that even if the colors aren’t spectacular, it doesn’t matter… because you’re in Yosemite.

valley view

I’ve learned over the years as a nature photographer and a general lover of the outdoors that Nature is completely out of your control. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared though. Arming yourself with good information can be the difference between a successful shoot and coming home with mediocre snaps. So when I was in Yosemite last February to shoot Horsetail Fall during that magical, but fleeting window when the setting sun illuminates the trickle of water coming down from El Capitan, I had some of the best information available to me. Michael Frye, a well-known Yosemite photographer of 25 years and my mentor, had asked me to beta test The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite app on my iPhone.

horsetail fall

I stood in the snow with a dozen other photographers, waiting to see if the clearing storm would allow the sun to hit the falls. There were at least a hundred photogs milling about between the parking lot and other spots nearby. Some people had no idea where to fix their lens – because it’s hard to know unless you’ve seen it before. I pulled up the app on the iPhone and showed them Michael’s gorgeous capture so they could puzzle out where to train their eyes. Even though I was just beta testing, it was so incredibly handy to have. Alas, the setting sun hinted, but never spilled out enough for the shot. All of the other days I was there, we were socked in with clouds and snow.

locations

maps

The app is essentially Michael’s book and then some! It guides photographers through Yosemite to the numerous attractions throughout the national park. There are detailed descriptions of locations, how to get there, where to go for the best views, the best times of year and day to shoot, several of Michael’s beautiful photographs, plus relevant photography advice from a master. If you’re not completely familiar with the park, no worries – there are nice maps provided too. I’m all about the maps.

half dome at sunset

misty meadow

Or if you want to know what your best bets are based on your visit, you can filter your search by entering the time of year and time of day. It helped me plan the logistics of my trip such that I wasn’t wasting precious time driving from one side of the valley to the other. The good news is that Michael’s Yosemite App is out of beta and available for purchase! You can purchase it here on iTunes. I think anyone visiting Yosemite might want this app on their iPhone. Even if you aren’t planning to make any photos, the guide will put you in the right place at the right time to experience the grandeur and the majesty of Yosemite at her best. Congratulations on the release, Michael! Read Michael’s post on the release.

el cap from gates of the valley

As is typical of where I live (in the mountains), we have snow in the forecast for these last days of summer. We had snow on the first day of summer too. This makes for all kinds of happy over here at the House of Butter. Cooler weather means 1) getting my ski on and 2) getting my cooking mojo back. It’s back! I first had this fantastic salad in Seattle at Delancey last spring. It was surprisingly good. I really should never doubt the magic of cabbage. I love cabbage.

pretty, ruffly savoy cabbage

quartered

I was with Shauna, Danny, and Lu. Danny and I tasted the salad and looked at one another as we analyzed it. Danny said it was pretty straightforward. Of course, Danny is a chef. I went home, tried to replicate it and my salad was woefully NOT DELANCEY’S SALAD. And then the other day I got a hankering for the salad again and asked Brandon if I could have the recipe because I’m such a loser that I couldn’t figure it out myself. Brandon – the guy who runs Delancey – is a gem of a fellow and a great cook. He sent me his instructions. When I asked if it was alright to post it, he said sure! Brandon is swell.

char the cabbage on the grill if you don’t have a wood-fired oven

chop the quarters up into bite-size pieces

My problem was that I couldn’t recall what was in the dressing. Turns out it’s a modified Caesar dressing. No anchovies, no eggs. More Parmesan and add chopped preserved lemon. While the original salad was served with luscious chunks of fried pork belly, I found some prosciutto ends at Whole Foods the other day and opted to pan-fry those to add to the salad instead. If you can’t find ends, quickly frying thin strips of prosciutto would be fine too, although they’d lend a completely different texture to the salad.

preserved lemon, lemon, salt, pepper, dijon, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, parmesan, garlic, prosciutto

mince the garlic, then mash it into a paste with the salt

chopped, grated, smashed, and squozen

If you decide not to add the preserved lemon or cured meat (like prosciutto or bacon) to the salad, then add a little more salt to taste seeing as both of those ingredients add salt to the dish. Mix the mashed garlic and salt paste, pepper, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard together. Pour the olive oil in a thin drizzle into the mix while whisking to emulsify.

mix the dressing base together

whisk in olive oil

I like to toss the cabbage in the dressing first so that it gets a good and even coating. Then I add the rest of the ingredients: the grated Parmesan, the chopped preserved lemon, and the fried prosciutto cubes. If I mix them all up and then add the dressing, I get dressing soaking into the clumps of grated cheese which is a bit much for me.

toss the cabbage with the dressing

add the goodies

Wow, what an improvement over my first attempt! It’s a hearty and satisfying salad on its own – salty, tangy, earthy, barely bitter, a lovely dish. Definitely a repeat for us as we enter the shorter daylight months and something I could see myself serving dinner guests. It is THAT good. Thank you, Brandon!

a colorful salad to brighten any gray day

Charred Savoy Cabbage Salad
[print recipe]
from Brandon Pettit of Delancey in Seattle

1 head savoy cabbage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or more if you like it tangy)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 – 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup preserved lemon, chopped
1/4 lb. 1/2-inch thick prosciutto (or bacon, pancetta, or 2-inch thick pork belly)

Trim the outer leaves from the cabbage head. Quarter the cabbage along the stem axis (i.e. the quarters should be symmetrical). Grill on high heat until the edges are charred. Flip the quarters to char the other side. It took me about 5 minutes per side, so a total of 10 minutes. Remove from grill and roughly chop the quarters into quarters again. Discard the cores and place the leaves in a large bowl. Mash the salt and the minced garlic together to make a paste. Place the paste in a small bowl along with the pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix together into a sauce. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the bowl while whisking it into the sauce. If you choose to serve this salad with meat: dice the prosciutto into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes. (If you use pork belly, you probably want to cut it into large chunks.) Cook the prosciutto in a skillet or sauté pan on high flame until the pieces begin to crisp and darken. (For the pork belly, I’m guessing you do the same). Pour the dressing over the cabbage leaves and toss to coat. Add the parmesan, preserved lemon, and cooked prosciutto to the cabbage. Toss together and serve. Serves 4-6.

September 15th, 2011: 8:37 am
filed under meat, recipes, savory, vegetables

charred savoy cabbage salad recipe – use real butter (2024)

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