Asian Braised Red Cabbage Slaw Recipe with Black Rice (2024)

FAQs

How long will braised red cabbage keep in the fridge? ›

Cook for 1½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until reduced and tender. Serve immediately or cool and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat to serve, adding a splash of water if it seems dry.

To reheat, simply place in a saucepan with approximately 100ml water and heat gently with a lid on until the cabbage is hot (about 5 minutes). Suitable for freezing.

Why is my cooked cabbage bitter? The most common error in cooking cabbage occurs when it is over cooked or in water. You should be cooking it dry, as in no water. Use a good quality oil and caramelize your thinly sliced cabbage it will not get bitter.

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I prefer to keep it simple – fresh lemon juice does the job just as well. Add a little salt and the two combine to help draw out some of the fluid and bitterness, making the cabbage slightly softer and easy one the palate.

In a saucepan, over a medium heat, covered with a lid for about 20 - 30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Or in a dish, covered with a suitable lid or film, in a microwave for about 3 minutes (stirring half way through).

These pigments are also the reason why red cabbage turns a strange shade of blue when it's cooked: Extraordinarily sensitive to acidity, anthocyanins will turn blue when their environment goes a little alkaline; say, when tap water is added to a cooked dish (via Cook's Illustrated).

Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 mins until tender. Will keep for two days, or can be frozen for two months. Reheat until piping hot.

Yes, cooked cabbage can be stored in the fridge, and doing so correctly can help maintain its quality and prevent spoilage. Cooked cabbage typically lasts for about 3–5 days in the refrigerator. However, the exact duration depends on the dish and its other ingredients.

Tips for storing cabbage

Wrapped tightly in plastic, a head of cabbage will keep for about two weeks in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Once cut, use cabbage within 2-3 days. Cover and refrigerate cooked cabbage within two hours of cooking and use within 3-5 days.

Can you eat cooked cabbage after 4 days? ›

Properly stored, cooked cabbage will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked cabbage, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap.