Ingredients

  • 1/2 lrg Head of red cabbage (about 1 % pounds)
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 lrg Shallots, chopped
  • 1 lrg Clove garlic, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. Sherry vinegar or possibly rice-wine Vinegar Freshly grnd black pepper
  • 2 x Ripe, med pears, peeled, Cored & cut Into thin strips Italian parsley (optional)

Method

  • Quarter cabbage: throw away core.
  • Cut cabbage into fine shreds.
  • You can use the fine slicing disc of food processor or possibly cut by hand.
  • Heat butter over medium heat in a large, deep skillet or possibly wok.
  • Add in oil, shallots and garlic; cook 1 min without browning.
  • Add in sugar, tomato paste, sherry vinegar and pepper; cook 1 minute, mashing tomato paste against side of pan to incorporate any clumps.
  • Increase heat to med-hig.
  • Add in cabbage and pears; cook, stirring frequently, till tender-crisp.
  • Garnigh with Italian
  • (flat-leaf) parsley, minced, if you like.
  • Serve at once.
  • Makes 6 servings.