STEWED CABBAGE AND IRISH POTATOES

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Published Nov 22, 2016

Updated Sep 26, 2018

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Stewed cabbage + Irish potatoes = match made in heaven. This is a pretty simple equation and a pretty true one. Cabbage is one of those things that I hardly cook. I mostly use it in salads. But when I cook it, I love to stew it with lots of added vegetables. It makes such a fresh meal! Pairing the stewed cabbage with some Irish potatoes is a thing I learned from my aunt in Cameroon.

boiled-potatoes

Aunty will boil the potatoes then deep fry in oil to give it a nice crunch on the back and an overall improved texture. I chose to rather brush the boiled potatoes with some vegetable oil and bake in the oven instead of frying. Because fit fam has been calling my name since 1962.

baked-potatoes

The stewed cabbage requires pretty simple ingredients. Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers. I also add some green beans and green onions to it if I have them on hand. You don’t need anything in a can here. I had only a few fresh tomatoes left so I added a can of diced tomatoes to substitute. Don’t be like me. Use fresh tomatoes only.

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All of the ingredients come together to make a nice savoury pot of stewed veggies with cabbage as the hero. Cabbage for president!

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It’s basically a vegetable party in the mouth. Talk about eating veggies without feeling punished!

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This recipe makes an excellent balanced meal if you add some fish or chicken to it. You could make some grilled fish or some roast chicken to accompany it. Enjoy!

Stewed cabbage as I learned from my aunt in Cameroon

Stewed Cabbage and Irish Potatoes

4.75 from 4 votes
This cabbage is stewed together with other vegetables and served with the most delicious potatoes. The potatoes are boiled then baked for better texture and taste. I learned how to make the epic potatoes from my aunt in Cameroon.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients  

For the cabbage

  • 1 medium cabbage - chopped
  • 8 tomatoes - chopped
  • 1 onion - chopped
  • 2 small Maggi/Knorr cubes (seasoning)
  • 1 large carrot - chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper - chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves- chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 hot pepper (habanero or scotch bonnet) optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the potatoes

  • 20 small Irish potatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

For the cabbage

  • In a pot, bring 8 cups of water together with half a teaspoon of salt to a boil. When it boils, turn off the heat then put the chopped cabbage into the boiled water. Cover and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then drain the cabbage using a colander. Rinse with cold water, squeeze and set aside.
  • In a pot, heat up vegetable oil. Add in the chopped onion to saute for two minutes.
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and allow to cook with the onions and oil until it shrinks and no longer tastes too sour. You should be stirring from time to time.
  • Add in garlic and stir well. Allow to simmer for two minutes.
  • Add in salt and Maggi (seasoning) and give everything a good mix.
  • Finally add the cabbage, carrot and bell pepper. Mix well until everything is well incorporated. Allow to cook together for five minutes then turn off the heat.

For the potatoes

  • Peel potatoes, wash and boil in salted water until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Brush the potatoes with vegetable oil and bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove and serve together with the cabbage.

Notes

If you wish, deep fry the potatoes after boiling instead of baking.
Other vegetables you could add in the stewed cabbage are green beans, green onions or even herbs like celery. They should be chopped before being added.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 1522mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3270IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Additional Info

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cameroonian
Calories: 310
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      3. It’s so yummy precious, this meal was a talk on everyone’s lips at home. Thanks for your
        recipe

  5. Yummy! Now this is something I can cook in Nigeria. Lol.

    For this, I can post a picture of food on IG just to tag you. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂

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    1. Haha Amaka, what do you mean naw? Most of my meals can be cooked in Naija.
      Will be thrilled to see a photo from you.
      Thanks dear!

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  6. Nice.God will help people like me start the #fitfam life.It’s so annoying but I noticed your posts don’t update on my bloglist.Had to come over straight and saw loads of posts I haven’t read.Quite annoying plus I have no idea why.

    http://www.CheecheeLIVE.com

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    1. Hi Cheechee, I think you will have to re-add the blog URL to your blog list. Just delete and add and add again. It stopped updating after I moved to WordPress. Thanks for noting that, sweetie. This blog has missed you.

      Reply

  8. Precious, your husband eats good food o… Lol…
    Even the sight is wetting ones appetite already.
    I really hope to try this out this Xmas..

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  9. Hmmmmmmn. I love this! Cabbage used to be one of the vegetables I detested as a kid but now its one of my favourites – raw, cooked or stewed; I’m in!
    This is a simple but a very tasty recipe.
    It looks good Precious!

    Reply