Ingredients

  • 1/2 large savoy cabbage
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, flakes or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method

  • Chop off the hard core of cabbage and discard rinse the cabbage well and slice thinly.
  • Put the onion in the olive in a medium saucepan and cook gently until a good golden colour.
  • Add the garlic cook 1 minute, then add the fennel seeds and cabbage.
  • Cook until the cabbage has wilted turning often with tongs, then season with salt and pepper and pour over the vinegar.
  • Cover with lid and cook very gently for 45 minutes turning often.
  • If the cabbage dries up add 1 tablespoon of water.