red cabbage now in season

Babrew


Joined: 15/09/2010
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 22:53

has anyone boiled a red cabbage yet, why does it have a blue tint on the inside and whilst boiling the water turns to a real deep blue, looks like blue Listerine mouth wash, I dont remember red cabbages being like that in the UK! put me right off.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 22:55

Don't worry, put plenty of flour & gravy to go with it!



Richard

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 22:57

Richard, granulated gravy or..? Info much appreciated.

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 23:00

put a fruit cake in with the cabbage, it will become lumpy gravy... yummy ..

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 23:02

add a litte vinegar to the water before cooking, white if possible. that should stop the colour bleed x

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 23:14

Msg 1

Shred finely the cabbage and boil for 10 minutes, drain and start again with salt & vinegar added to the water for about another 30 minutes, 5 minutes before finishing add a small amount of sugar and dried raisins and finely sliced onion (not chopped), drain & serve with goose, game, venison, buffalo etc. Season to taste.



Richard