Slippery Cabbage Soup

Name: Slippery Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
Ingredients: 400g slippery 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

Slippery Cabbage (SLIP-er-ee KAB-ij)

Island Greens in Coconut Milk

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 204 kcal

Slippery cabbage leaves cooked in coconut milk with onion and garlic. A nutritious green dish.

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 slippery 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 slippery cabbage.
2
Saute onion and garlic in oil.
3
Add cabbage leaves, stir 2 minutes.
4
Pour in coconut milk and water.
5
Simmer 20 minutes.
6
Season with salt and lime.

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Did You Know?

Slippery cabbage gets its name from its mucilaginous texture when cooked, similar to okra.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot
knife

Garnishing

coconut cream

Accompaniments

rice

The Story Behind Slippery Cabbage Soup

Slippery cabbage (Abelmoschus manihot) is the primary leafy green across the Solomon Islands. It grows rapidly in tropical conditions and provides essential vitamins.

Cooking in coconut milk is the standard preparation, creating a nutritious accompaniment to starchy staples.

This humble green dish is eaten daily in Solomon Islander households.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, dinner 📜 Origins: Ancient

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