Creamy, Cheesy Baked Cabbage

Tender, golden-seared cabbage wedges baked in a fragrant, spiced cream sauce and topped with bubbling Parmesan.

Golden cabbage baked in a spiced cream sauce and topped with Parmesan until crisp and bubbling. This is one of those simple recipes that turns an everyday vegetable into something truly special.

Creamy, Cheesy Baked Cabbage, a South African recipe
Prep10 min
Cook35 min
Total45 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
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Before you start

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Method

  1. 1

    Sear the Cabbage

    Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the quartered cabbage wedges until golden brown on all sides, then transfer them into an oven-safe baking dish.

  2. 2

    Make the Spiced Cream Sauce

    In the same pan, sauté the 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp turmeric, and ½ tsp cumin for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in 250 ml of coconut cream (or fresh cream), season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Stir in 50g of grated Parmesan until melted into a rich sauce.

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Ivana Sanshia’s note

Searing the cabbage wedges in coconut oil before baking creates deep, caramelised outer edges that hold up beautifully against the creamy, spiced sauce.

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