Steamed Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 Napa or green cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons crystalline fructose
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 red bell pepper, diced

Directions

1. Core cabbage and slice thinly.
2. In a small saucepan, mix vinegar, fructose, pepper flakes, caraway seeds, salt, a few dashes of pepper and water; bring to a boil. Cook about 4 minutes and remove from heat.
3. Meanwhile, fill a large kettle with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Place cabbage slices and bell pepper in a steamer basket and place over water. Steam, covered, 3 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl.
4. Pour sauce through a strainer over cabbage and toss well.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings