Jamaican Steamed Cabbage

Name: Jamaican Steamed Cabbage
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 5 fresh thyme sprigs; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, sliced into rounds; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; ¼–½ Scotch bonnet chile, finely diced; 1 large white cabbage, cored and cut into thin strips; 2–3 carrots, shredded; 2 tablespoons butter (optional); 1 tablespoon YardSpice (substitution); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooked rice for serving; Cooked protein of choice for serving

Preparation info

Makes
4–6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tastemaker

By Scot Louie

Published 2024

About

This steamed cabbage is both a side and a main dish in Jamaica. Sometimes it’s served alongside a delicious cut of salted cod fish. It’s incredible and packed with flavor. The carrots hold a bit of crunch that is satisfying with each bite, and the DinnerPlus seasonings really take this up a notch.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil
5 fresh thyme sprigs
3 cloves

Americas
Jamaica
Side dish
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

In a large lidded skillet over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the thyme, garlic, green onions, yellow onion, and Scotch bonnet and cook, stirring continuously to prevent burning, for 1–2 minutes to infuse the oil with flavor.

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cabbage, shredded carrots, and butter (if using). Cover the pan and steam the cabbage until softened, 12–16 min