Alon Shaya’s Charred Cabbage with Garlicky Tahini

Cabbage is a wildly underrated vegetable. We often see it prepared aggressively in sides like coleslaw, kimchi, and sauerkraut, but it is hardly ever treated simply, allowed to stand on its own. Alon is “crazy about its mellow sweetness,” so he cooks it gently, in a deeply aromatic broth, until tender, then chars its edges to crisp, smoky perfection. The chef and cofounder of Pomegranate Hospitality finishes it w