Methods of cooking stewed cabbage in milk

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Cabbage is a storehouse of vitamins that are needed for the full development of our body. It is very difficult for digestion, especially if the work of the gastrointestinal tract is disturbed. Many people recommend using it in a stew. Milk helps soften its gas-forming properties.

Cabbage stewed in milk: classic recipe

Classic stewed cabbage with milk is prepared with the following ingredients:

• 300g cabbage;
• 170 ml milk;
• garlic (no more than 2 cloves);
• 1 tbsp l. butter (it will be tastier with butter);
• spices to taste (nutmeg would be especially appropriate here).

Cooking should take place in the following order:

1. Chop the cabbage finely, for which you can use a special machine.



2. Chop the garlic, then add it to the cabbage.
3. Put the chopped vegetable into a heat-resistant container and pour over milk. Put the brazier on a small fire.
4. After 10 minutes, add softened butter and spices to the pan. Then simmer the cabbage until the liquid has completely evaporated.

This dish goes well with various side dishes such as potatoes.

Cabbage with milk and cheese

The classic recipe can always be modified if desired. For example, stewed cabbage in milk goes well with cheese. At the same time, it becomes very tender, with a sweetish taste. For this variation of the dish you will need:

• 2 tbsp. l. butter (any will do, but butter is better);
• 150 ml milk;
• 200 grams of hard cheese;
• 800 grams of cabbage (not only white cabbage is suitable, but also cauliflower).

The whole process of cooking stewed cabbage in milk will take about 40 minutes. You need to prepare the dish as follows:

1. White cabbage must be cut into large pieces, while cauliflower should be disassembled into inflorescences. Sprinkle with s alt and then put in a deep frying pan.
2. Pour the cabbage with boiling water so that it covers the vegetable a little.
3. Put the pan on low heat and cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Now you need to drain all the water, pour the dish with milk and grated cheese. Spread pieces of butter on top.
5. Put the container on a small fire for another 15 minutes.

If desired, the dish can be poured not with pure milk, but in combination with beaten eggs.

Cauliflower stewed in milk

This cooking method will make the vegetable more tender, soft and fragrant. For this dish you will need:

• 400g cauliflower;
• 100g cheese (optional);
• 1 medium carrot;
• 100 ml milk;
• s alt, pepper, sunflower oil to taste.

You need to cook such stewed cabbage in milk as follows:

1. The head must be disassembled into inflorescences, and the larger ones must be cut into small pieces.
2. Peel the carrots and cut into strips.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, then put cabbage and carrots into it. Stir the mixture for a few minutes.
4. Next, pour milk into the container, add spices and cover with a lid. Simmer until tender, about 7 minutes.
5. After the milk has completely evaporated, sprinkle the dish with cheese, then cook for about 5 minutes more under the lid.

It can be used as a solo dish or as a side dish for any meat or fish.

Cabbage stew in milk is a dish rich in vitamins and without the ability to increase gas formation in the intestines. Playing with spices will allow you to prepare a new version every time.