Sweet and sour cabbage and carrots, a classic dish often served as a side or appetizer, offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors. When cooked properly, the cabbage and carrots retain their crisp texture while absorbing the flavorful sauce. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a modern twist, there are endless variations to explore. From simple vinegar-based dressings to elaborate sauces incorporating fruits and spices, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we will guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create the perfect sweet and sour cabbage and carrots, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 minced garlic clove; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Halve 2 pounds carrots lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; add to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons each brown sugar and cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups shredded red cabbage and season with salt; cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and top with torn fresh dill and parsley.
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE AND CARROTS
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Cabbage and Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
- Add to the skillet the cabbage, carrots, onion and brown sugar.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 10-12 minutes until the veggies are well-browned and softened. (The veggies should lightly scorch).
- Remove from heat and stir in the soy sauce, vinegar and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 637.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5, Sugar 14.5, Protein 3.2
SWEET-AND-SOUR CARROTS
Steps:
- Halve 1 pound carrots lengthwise and cut into 3-inch pieces; steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, simmer 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 smashed garlic clove and a pinch of salt until syrupy, about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season the carrots with salt and drizzle with the sweet-and-sour sauce. Top with chopped parsley.
SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE
Red cabbage side dish that is sooo addictive.
Provided by LAURA NASON
Categories Vegetable Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cabbage in a medium saucepan with water and salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar and caraway seeds. Cook 12 minutes, or until cabbage is tender; drain.
- In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with vinegar and butter until thoroughly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 153.4 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE WITH BACON
After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; set aside. Saute cabbage and onion in drippings until tender. Add remaining ingredients; stir until thickened. Stir in bacon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE ROLLS
Meatless slow cooker entree of sweet and sour cabbage rolls that is sweet and tangy.
Provided by Bea Smith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 3h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- While water is coming to a boil, remove 8 outer leaves from the head of cabbage. Shred remaining cabbage. Place 4 cups shredded cabbage in the bottom of a 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Reserve any extra cabbage for another use.
- Cook the outer cabbage leaves in the boiling water until just limp, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Trim the thick rib in the center of each leaf; set aside.
- Combine beans, rice, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a medium bowl. Divide bean mixture evenly among cooled cabbage leaves, using about 1/3 cup mixture per leaf. Fold the sides of each leaf over the filling and roll up.
- Combine remaining spaghetti sauce, raisins, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the cabbage in the slow cooker; stir to mix. Place cabbage rolls on top and pour remaining sauce over the rolls.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.7 calories, Carbohydrate 95.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 22.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1206.5 mg, Sugar 43.2 g
SWEET 'N SOUR STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS ("GOLUMBKE")
The ingredient list is daunting, but the results are well worth the effort. My friend Alice gave me this wonderful adaptation of a traditional Eastern European recipe. Gingersnaps in the sauce make this a cut above my hubby's Polish grandmother's "Golumbke". When served with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, and a fruit salad or vegetable of your choice you will have the ultimate in comfort food! (5/28/07: I have increased sauce quantities, since amount of sauce needed varies on how much cabbage is stuffed and size of cabbage head. This quantity will, I am sure, be plenty to cover all the bases!)
Provided by Mareesme
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 3h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Core cabbage and separate leaves (about 18 leaves).
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water to which 2 Tablespoons of vinegar has been added.
- Gently pour into colander to drain and rinse under cold water.
- Place beef in a large bowl.
- Add cooked rice, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of the white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, beaten eggs, 1/2 cup chopped onion and ketchup.
- Mix to combine.
- Place approximately 1/3 cup mixture on each cabbage leaf and roll up,tucking in sides and secure with toothpicks.
- Sprinkle diced carrots,remaining onions and celery on bottom of large casserole dish or baking pan.
- Place rolls on top of vegetables in pan.
- Coarsley chop tomatoes and pour in saucepan.
- Add rest of sugar, brown sugar, gingersnaps and lemon juice.
- Heat at slow simmer until sauce is heated through.
- Sauce should have a sweet and sour taste.
- Add more salt and pepper if you wish at this point.
- Pour sauce over cabbage rolls and cover baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours.
- Notes:.
- This dish can be frozen before baking, then thawed and baked when needed.
- You could also divide this recipe and freeze half the rolls and sauce for another meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 175.7, Sodium 559.4, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 34.1
Tips:
- To save time, use a food processor or mandoline to slice the cabbage and carrots.
- If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar instead.
- For a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- If you like your sauce with a bit of a kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
- Serve the cabbage and carrots warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour cabbage and carrots is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy side dish or snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage and carrots. The sweet and sour sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the cabbage and carrots are crispy and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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