Troskinti Raudoni Kopustai (Braised Red Cabbage with Sour Cream)

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Troskinti Raudoni Kopustai (Braised Red Cabbage with Sour Cream)

Troskinti Raudoni Kopustai (Braised Red Cabbage with Sour Cream) is a traditional Russian recipe for a classic dish of slow braised red cabbage and onion in a lemon and sour cream sauce. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Russian version of: Braised Red Cabbage with Sour Cream (Troskinti Raudoni Kopustai).

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

50 minutes

Total Time:

65 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Vegetable Recipes Milk Recipes Russia Recipes

Ingredients:

1.5kg red cabbage, quartered, cored and finely shredded (a chiffonade)
75g onions, coarsely chopped
1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
700ml water
2 tsp salt
6 tbsp butter, diced
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp sour cream

Method:

Combine the shredded red cabbage, onions and garlic in a large (at least 4l) stainless steel pan. Whisk the tomato purée into the water and pour over the cabbage. Add the butter and 1 tsp of salt. Stir to combine then bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer, cover tightly, then cook for 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is completely tender.

Now add the lemon juice and the remaining salt. Stir well to combine and take off the heat. Finally, stir in the sour cream and adjust the seasonings to taste. Turn into a warmed serving bowl and bring to the table.