Brazilian
Vegan
Gluten freeRepolho refogado
Sautéed cabbage
Repolho refogado: Brazilian shredded cabbage sautéed with garlic and onion
Cheap, quick and good with everything, this pan of fine-shredded cabbage is a weekday staple in Brazilian homes and the self-service lunch spots of São Paulo and Rio. It's fried with garlic and onion just long enough to turn sweet and glossy while keeping a little crunch, then brightened with a splash of vinegar. Many families add bacon; this version is vegan. Chef's tip: shred the cabbage as finely as you can; thin ribbons cook evenly in minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 80 kcal
Ingredients
For the cabbage
- 1 ⅓ lb white or green cabbagevery finely shredded
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 onionthinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlicchopped
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp parsley and spring onion (cheiro-verde) (optional)chopped
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Heat the 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Cook the 1 onion for 3 minutes until soft, then the 3 cloves garlic for 30 seconds.
4 minStep 2: Add the 1 ⅓ lb white or green cabbage and ¾ tsp salt and toss for 5–6 minutes until it wilts and turns glossy but still has some bite. Cooking it until soft and brown is the usual mistake; it loses its sweetness and smells sulphurous.
6 minStep 3: Season with the ¼ tsp black pepper and 1 tsp white wine vinegar, scatter with 2 tbsp parsley and spring onion (cheiro-verde) and serve.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 80 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does repolho refogado take?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of white or green cabbage?
- Savoy or spring greens, same weight.
- What can I use instead of onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
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