Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb broad egg noodle
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 6 cups cabbage, shredded (1 1/4 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed (sub with 1/8 t ground caraway)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 - 1 cup hot water
  • black pepper

Method

  • FOR THE NOODLES.
  • While preparing the cabbage cook noodels according to package directions and when drained, cut crosswise with a knife to get 1-2 inch sized pieces. OR break noodles into pieces before cooking.
  • FOR CABBAGE.
  • Have all ingredients ready before you start cooking the cabbage. Heat oil over medium high heat in a wide pot that will hold cabbage and noodles.
  • Add sugar and let caramelize without stirring until golden to light brown. Immediately add onion and butter and stir until soft, 30-60 seconds.
  • Add vinegar and cook until almost all has cooked off.
  • Add cabbage, caraway and salt. Mix until cabbage has wilted and looks glazed, 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Braise cabbage in as little water as possible until desired softness, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary. Cabbage should be rather dry when done.
  • Taste with salt, pepper, and sugar or vinegar.
  • TO ASSEMLE.
  • Mix drained noodles into cabbage. Cover and let flavors blend for 2 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper on top for a nicer look.