Czech-style stewed red cabbage
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Cabbage is loved in the Czech Republic and stewed in various ways: with apples, pears, prunes, and raisins. Czech-style stewed cabbage tastes different from ours; theirs is sweet and sour. I want to tell you about it. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the lard well in a cauldron or a heavy-bottomed pot, add the peeled and julienned onion.
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Step 2
When the onion begins to brown, add the crushed cumin to it.
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Step 3
Fry, stirring, until the onion is nicely browned.
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Step 4
Finely chop the cabbage, making sure to trim off the thickened parts.
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Step 5
Place the cabbage on top of the onion, add about a glass of water. Cover with a lid and simmer until the cabbage is partially cooked.
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Step 6
Now add vinegar. You can use regular 9% vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Mix well, simmer for about 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
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Step 7
Add salt and sugar.
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Step 8
Then pour in the wine. Mix the cabbage, evaporate for about 5 minutes, then continue simmering, covered, until the cabbage becomes tender.
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Step 9
Monitor the liquid level in the cabbage; there should be plenty of juice. To thicken the cabbage juice, add flour.
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Step 10
Stir and cook for about 10-15 minutes uncovered, stirring constantly, otherwise the cabbage may burn.