Authentic Jamaican Cabbage 10 Bold Island Flavors
Authentic Jamaican Cabbage is a sautéed vegetable side dish featuring shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, thyme, and Scotch bonnet pepper for bold Caribbean flavor.
Ingredients
1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions and cook until slightly softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
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Add carrots and bell pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add cabbage, thyme, and whole Scotch bonnet pepper.
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Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
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Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes until cabbage is tender but slightly crisp.
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Remove lid and cook 2 to 3 more minutes to reduce moisture.
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Remove thyme stems and Scotch bonnet.
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Stir in green onions and serve.
Notes
Keep Scotch bonnet whole for milder heat. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to three days.