Emulsifier Free Ginger Braised Cabbage

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time40 min

4.6

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Cabbage gets a serious glow-up here — seared until deeply golden, then slow-braised in a fragrant mix of ginger, garlic, turmeric, coconut aminos, and bone broth until the wedges are meltingly tender and coated in a glossy, savory glaze. Every single ingredient in this dish is whole and unprocessed, which makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding synthetic emulsifiers that sneak into so many packaged sauces and condiments. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce without any of the additives, and the braising liquid does double duty as a rich, self-made sauce — no thickeners or stabilizers required. The technique is straightforward: a hard sear builds flavor, then the oven does the heavy lifting while your kitchen fills with the warm, earthy scent of ginger and turmeric. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything at the end, balancing the savory depth of the broth. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, this is the kind of humble vegetable dish that genuinely surprises people at the table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lb), cut through the core into 8 wedges
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup bone broth
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the cabbage wedges dry with paper towels.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet or braising pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cabbage wedges cut-side down in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes until the cut face is deep golden brown. Flip to the second cut side and sear for another 3 minutes until similarly browned. Transfer the seared wedges to a plate.

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