My festive rescue: Stir-fried aromatic Hispi cabbage 

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My festive rescue: Stir-fried aromatic Hispi cabbage

By Mary Berry

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A lovely green vegetable side, pointed cabbage, known also as Hispi cabbage or sweetheart cabbage, is softer than white cabbage but not as floppy as Savoy cabbage, so it’s perfect for a stir-fry.

SERVES 4

1 tbsp olive oil

a knob of butter

2 banana shallots, coarsely sliced

1 hispi cabbage, core removed, finely shredded

½ tbsp ground cumin

salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan. Add the sliced shallots and fry them over a high heat for about 3 minutes until they are starting to soften but not browned.
  • Add the finely shredded cabbage and quickly stir-fry until the leaves have just wilted but still have crunch. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with ground cumin. Fry for another minute and serve in a warm bowl.

 

Have yourself a Mary little Christmas

Our recipes are from Mary Berry’s Christmas Collection (Headline Home, £25) and Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts (BBC Books, £26). To order at discounted prices, go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3308 9193 offer available until 31 december. Free UK delivery on orders over £15.

Recipes From Simple Comforts: Marigold soup; Best roast potatoes; Cauliflower, broccoli & leek mornay; Stir-fried aromatic hispi cabbage; Celebration trifle. From Mary Berry’s Christmas Collection: Smoked salmon canapes; Sausages wrapped in bacon; Roast turkey crown