Mom’s Tofu Cabbage

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home

By Arnold Myint

Published 2025

  • About

In the South, braised cabbage is commonly found in restaurants and at home. This is why I think this dish resonates with so many of our customers. It’s a go-to and a nostalgic one. This recipe is really simple, delicious, and comforting. At its core, it’s feel-good Southern food with a Thai twist. Although my mom traditionally made it with pork shoulder, I like to swap the pork with tofu. This dish tastes its best on day two or three, after the cabbage has plenty of time to absorb all the f