Cook book

Red cabbage with apples (Rodekool met appel)

Red cabbage and apples (rode kool met appeltjes) is a very old-fashioned, but much loved, side dish here in Holland. It goes really well with hearty meals

Dish Summary

Preparation

· Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut him with a large knife in four quarters. Remove the thick midribs and further cutting into slices.
Cut the onion into rings.
Peel the apples, remove the core and cut into pieces.

· Sauté the onion in a little butter. Add the cabbage, vinegar, sugar and water.

· Put the apple pieces in the red cabbage. Leave on a low heat for 30 to 40 minutes to cook under cover until the cabbage is soft. Stir regularly.

Serves 4

Ingredients

· 1kg stew apples (in pieces)

· 1 red cabbage

· 1 onion (sliced)

· 25 cl. of water

· 3 tbsp vinegar

· 1 knob of butter

· 2 cups sugar

15 minutes prep + 40minutes cooking

Serving Suggestions

 

Serve with chipolata sausages and boiled potatoes