German · side
Rotkohl (Braised Red Cabbage)
Rotkohl (Braised Red Cabbage) reads sweetness 5.6, richness 4.7 and fruity 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a German side, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 5.6 · Richness 4.7 · Fruity 4.6 · Sourness 4.4 · Warm Spice 3.7 · Floral 3.2 · Allium 3.0 · Umami 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Salinity 2.9 · Earthy 2.4 · Bitterness 1.6 · Citrus 1.5 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 1 small head red cabbage (about 2 lbs), finely shredded
- 1 green apple, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 6 allspice berries
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 20 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 122.4 kcal, 2.6 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 28.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Finely shred the cabbage and sauté with diced onion and apple in butter until slightly softened.
- Add vinegar, red wine, sugar, and spices, then cover and braise on low heat for 60 to 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust the balance of sweet and sour with extra vinegar or sugar at the end, and remove whole spices before serving.
- The cabbage should be very tender and a deep purple-red colour.
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