Hungarian Kolozsvari Layered Cabbage Food

KRAUTFLECKERL- HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix the salt and cabbage together and let stand 30 minutes.
• Squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Heat the butter in a deep skillet, add the onions, cabbage, sugar and pepper.
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is browned, about 25/30 minutes.
• Add the noodles and toss to blend thoroughly.
• Note: To reduce fat, you can use just 1 tablespoon butter and saute the cabbage for a few minutes, then finish with a little chicken stock, stirring frequently.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted. Sprinkle chicken with paprika and brown in butter on all sides; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile place cabbage in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
• Arrange apples and onions over cabbage and sprinkle with caraway, lemon peel, and sugar.
• Top with chicken; cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear and cabbage is tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes more.

HUNGARIAN CABBAGE AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until half done.
• Add cabbage and more water if necessary, to barely cover. Continue to cook gently until cabbage is cooked but still crisp. Stir cabbage and potato now and then.
• While cabbage and potato are cooking melt oil in saucepan and add flour. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until mixture is light tan in color.
• Remove from heat; add garlic caraway seed and paprika; mix to combine. When cabbage adn potato are cooked add flour mixture to pot and stir in quickly so lumps do not form.
• Continue to simmer so flavors blend about 10 minute Season w/ salt and pepper to taste.