Noodles and Cabbage
This is a favorite Eastern European (Slovak. Polish, Hungarian etc.) staple dish. This is how my grandmother made this but many people have other individual variations. This is a favorite food item at ethnic church fairs or suppers.
- 1 head of cabbage
- 1 pkg wide noodles (or homemade noodles*)
- 4 Tbsp of unsalted butter (or as needed)
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper or to taste
- ¼ cup dehydrated onions-or frozen/fresh
Homemade Noodles:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp of water or enough to make a stiff dough
- Shred cabbage in food processor or grater
- Sauté’ cabbage, salt, pepper and onion in butter until brown
Homemade Noodles:
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Mix dough well-can use food processor until stiff and not sticky.
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Roll out dough on floured board. Cut with knife into thin slices(desired width). desired width.
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Cook noodles in boiling water for about 3- 5 minutes.
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Rinse in cold water and drain noodles. Add 1 tbsp. of butter, and salt and pepper to taste
- Add cabbage and mix well; serve warm