Jamaican Steamed Cabbage

Ingredients

• Cabbage

  1/2 head

  $0.60

• Carrots

  1 medium

  $0.21

• Bell pepper

  1/2 medium

  $0.45

• Spring onions

  2 stalks

  $0.14

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.08

• Thyme

  3 sprigs

  $0.14

• Ground Allspice (Pimento)

  1/4 tsp

  $0.03

• Scotch bonnet chilli

  1/2

  $0.20

• Vegetable oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.09

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

• Black pepper

  1/4 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Finely shred the cabbage, julienne the carrot, and thinly slice the bell pepper and spring onions.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the spring onion, minced garlic, thyme sprigs, ground allspice, and uncut Scotch bonnet pepper; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper, tossing well to coat with the aromatics.

5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly with a lid.

6. 6

   Steam for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until cabbage is tender yet retains a gentle crunch. Discard the whole chili before serving.