WATCH: How to Make Red Cabbage in Butter and Raisins

This is a Belgian recipe that my step mother used to make on every Shabbat dinner. The look of the sautéed purple stripes, shining, covered with lemony butter, is super festive on a holiday table and can be dominant feature of your table design.

It is perfect as a side dish for a dairy, vegetarian or vegan meal. Serve it on a mountain of fluffy rice, or try it next to a beautiful piece of grilled salmon. They are such a great couple.

Ingredients:

3.5 oz butter

1 red cabbage, sliced into strips

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup raisins

1 tbsp sugar

Salt, pepper

Preparation:

1. In wide pot, heat the butter. Add strips of cabbage and stir with wooden spoon until they are completely covered in butter. Cover the pot and cook to soften for 5 minutes.

2. Add lemon juice, water, raisins and sugar. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower to medium flame.

3. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is soft and transparent.