🇱🇹 Lithuanian Cuisine

Kopustai su Grietine

Braised Cabbage with Sour Cream

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 144 kcal

Finely shredded cabbage slowly braised with onions and caraway until meltingly tender, finished with a generous swirl of sour cream.

Ingredients

1 Melt butter in a large pot. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 min.
2 Add shredded cabbage, caraway seeds, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
3 Add vinegar and 100ml water. Cover and braise on low heat for 30-40 min, stirring occasionally.
4 When cabbage is completely tender and golden, remove bay leaf.
5 Stir in sour cream, heat through gently without boiling. Serve warm.

Did You Know?

Caraway seeds are called the spice of Lithuania, appearing in breads, cheeses, soups, and vegetable dishes across the entire cuisine.