Island Cabbage Soup

Name: Island Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ni-Vanuatu
Ingredients: 400g island cabbage leaves; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup water; 1 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; 1 lime, juiced

Island Cabbage (EYE-land KAB-ij soop)

Coconut Island Cabbage Soup

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 204 kcal

Island cabbage leaves simmered in coconut milk with onion and garlic. A nourishing green soup.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 10.0g

Fat 16.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: coconut cream

Accompaniments: rice

Ingredients

400g island cabbage leaves
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1
Wash and chop island cabbage.
2
Saute onion and garlic in oil.
3
Add cabbage and stir 2 minutes.
4
Pour in coconut milk and water.
5
Simmer 20 minutes until tender.
6
Season with salt and lime juice.

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Did You Know?

Island cabbage (Abelmoschus manihot) is Vanuatu's most popular leafy green and grows year-round.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
knife

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

rice

The Story Behind Island Cabbage Soup

Island cabbage is the primary leafy green vegetable across Vanuatu, growing easily in tropical gardens. Cooking it in coconut milk is the most traditional preparation method.

The dish provides essential vitamins and minerals that complement the starchy staples like taro and breadfruit.

Island cabbage soup is everyday comfort food in Ni-Vanuatu households.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient

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