THE BACON-CHARRED LEAVES

(Our Play on French Braised Cabbage)

THE BACON-CHARRED LEAVES

Ingredients: 1 Large White Cabbage (shredded), 100g Bacon lardons, 1 Onion (diced), 1 tsp Caraway seeds, 1 tsp Black pepper, 100ml Chicken stock, 1 tbsp White wine vinegar...

Ingredients

  • 1 Large White Cabbage (shredded)
  • 100g Bacon lardons
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 tsp Caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 100ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp White wine vinegar

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry bacon until crispy; add onions and sauté in the fat until charred.
  2. The Bloom Add caraway seeds and pepper with a 30ml splash of stock; the heat will release the earthy oils.
  3. The Marriage Add cabbage and remaining stock; cover and simmer for 12 minutes until soft and lacquered.
  4. The Marriage Merge Stir in the vinegar at the end to sharpen the fat.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with extra raw caraway seeds and fresh parsley.

Cuisine: French

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