Buttered Cabbage with Coriander Seeds
This is a delicate, elegant affair, not the usual peasant recipe that cabbage is generally used for. The coriander gives the dish an orangey flavour, with a nutty crunch. A snip to make, it tastes exquisite. I can see myself making it again and again to eat with fish or pork.
2 - 3 tsp coriander seeds
about 1 tbsp butter
1 Savoy cabbage, finely shredded
1. Crush the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar to release their aromatic orange-scented perfume.
2. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and gently fry the crushed seeds.
3. Now add the finely shredded cabbage to the pan and stir to mix in the coriander and butter.
4. Place a lid on the pan and cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes until the cabbage is steamed and tender.
5. Add more butter or a splash of water during cooking if it is sticking.