4 Ways (and 12 Recipes) To Make Cabbage For New Year's Day Luck
Today: Cabbage every which way, for now and New Year’s Day.
A cabbage a day… (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Of all the traditions on the first of the year, a bite of cabbage is perhaps the least anticipated to many. But, to that we say: More for us, thanks! With the cruciferous vegetable’s reputation as a lucky eat on New Year’s Day (it’s folded green leaves resembling money), it’d be wise to put away as much as you can on January 1. We’re looking ahead to the holiday this year, because to us, cabbage is the unsung sibling in the family of brassica—one of the most welcoming and versatile green things out there.
Cabbage is cooked in so many different cultures and countries, and no wonder: It’s hardy and you can prepare it just about any way—braise it, stir fry it, put it in soup, bake it, or eat it raw, among other things. So here are 4 ways—and 12 recipes—to really look forward to ringing in New Year’s Day with (or really, any day before or after then, too):
Braise for days.
Wintery Braised Red Cabbage, Plus Some Jelly
Are you ready for this jelly? (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Apple Cider-Ginger Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos with Apple Cabbage Slaw
This recipe takes sweet and spicy to a whole new level. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Braised Green Cabbage with Anchovies and Garlic
A minimal ingredient list produces big flavor here. (Photo: Alexandra Stafford/Food52)
This recipe goes with pretty much anything. (Photo: Tom Hirschfeld)
Raw is the real deal.
Kale, Cabbage, and Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
A superfood salad you can eat with a spoon. (Photo: Eric Moran/Food52)
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Miso-Ginger Dressing
Turn inexpensive cabbage and carrots into a memorable side dish with tons of texture. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Snow Pea, Cabbage, and Mizuna Salad with Marinated and Seared Tempeh
Serve this as a show-stopping appetizer or a full meal. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Napa Cabbage Wedge Salad with Apples and Buttermilk Dressing
This is a fresh take on the classic wedge salad. (Photo: Elizabeth Stark/Food52)
Soup’s on.
Marcella Hazan’s Rice and Smothered Cabbage Soup
Cheer up, winter blues. (Photo: Mark Weinberg/Food52)
This a great, simple and cozy stew. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Arthur Schwartz’s Russian Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
A sweet and sour soup to chase away any remnants of a cold. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Spicy Sesame Pork Soup with Noodles
A rich, brothy soup that delivers on its promises. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Stir-fry central.
Madhur Jaffrey’s Stir-Fried Cabbage with Fennel Seeds
To bring the most flavor out of your cabbage, start with stir-frying. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Stir Fried Cabbage with Creamy Peanut Sauce
We could eat this three meals a day, and still look forward to the leftovers. (Photo: Brooklyn Salt/Food52)
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Hakka Noodles
A fun dish that’s full of flavor. (Photo: James Ransom/Food52)
Quick Wok-Fired Squid with Greens
Your newest go-to weeknight meal, in 20 minutes flat. (Photo: WildGreens/Food52)
By Samantha Weiss Hills.
