Go Back
–+ servings
Crispy, golden pan fried cabbage steak ready to serve.

Pan Fried Cabbage Steak

Print Pin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield 2 servings

Units

Ingredients 

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 7 grams garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Cut a 2 ½-inch-thick (6.5-centimeter) steak from the center of 1 head cabbage.
    Slicing the steak from a head of cabbage.
  • Use your fingers to gently spread the leaves apart, then tuck 7 grams garlic slices evenly between the layers on both sides of the cabbage steak.
    Tucking slices of garlic away in the leaves adds flavor.
  • Place the cabbage steak in the pan and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil evenly over the top. Sprinkle on half of the ½ teaspoon salt, flip the cabbage, then season the second side with the remaining salt.
    Adding olive oil to the cabbage.
  • Set the pan over medium heat and cook until you hear the cabbage start to sizzle. Turn the heat down and let it slowly pan-fry until the first side is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
    Green cabbage "steak" ready to be caramelized in olive oil.
  • Flip the cabbage and continue pan-frying until the second side is lightly browned. The cabbage will release some liquid, but this is fine.
    Cabbage steak just starting to caramelize.
  • Turn the cabbage so the stem side is facing the pan.
    Caramelization is the key to this delectable cabbage steak.
  • Keep flipping and frying the cabbage until a skewer passes easily through the thickest part. If the cabbage starts browning too quickly, lower the heat and add 1 tablespoon of water. You can also press down on the stem area with a spatula to help it cook through faster.
    Pushing down on the cabbage ensures it gets good contact with the pan.
  • The goal is a cabbage steak that's tender in the middle and caramel brown on all sides. This will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    Deeply caramelized cabbage "steak" in a frying pan.
  • Cut the cabbage steak into serving-sized portions, then drizzle with additional olive oil and a bit of balsamic vinegar before serving.
    Crispy, golden pan fried cabbage steak ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories 242kcalCarbohydrates 27gProtein 6gFat 14gSaturated Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 10gSodium 664mgPotassium 786mgFiber 11gSugar 15gVitamin A 445IUVitamin C 167mgCalcium 188mgIron 2mg
Course Main Course, Sides
Cuisine Original