Cabbage Kugel Recipes

CABBAGE AND NOODLE KUGEL

Steps:

• In a very large, shallow pot, sautee the leeks/onions and cabbage in five tablespoons oil, for about 45 minutes over a low flame. Sprinkle in the sugar half way through cooking, and mix so that it all caramelizes evenly.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Heat a pot of boiling water. Cook the noodles for about five minutes. Strain and rinse under cold water, and immediately toss with one teaspoon of oil to prevent noodles from sticking together.
• In a large bowl, place the eggs, yolk, sugar, bread crumbs, oil, salt and white pepper. Mix, then add noodles and sauteed cabbage and leek (and apples if using).
• Grease two nine-inch pans or 12 cupcake tins (you may need more). Pour in the noodle mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake 30 minutes more for muffins, or 45 minutes for nine-inch rounds.

CABBAGE, ONION AND MILLET KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Toss the cabbage with salt to taste and let it sit for 10 minutes
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes, then add a generous pinch of salt and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage, turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is quite tender and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the dill, taste and adjust salt, and add pepper to taste. Transfer to a large bowl
• In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, purée the cottage cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and process until the mixture is smooth. Add salt (I suggest about 1/2 teaspoon) and pepper and mix together. Scrape into the bowl with the cabbage. Add the millet and stir everything together. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top and place in the oven
• Bake for about 40 minutes, until the sides are nicely browned and the top is beginning to color. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares or wedges

CABBAGE AND APPLE KUGEL FOR PASSOVER

Steps:

• Put cabbage in boiling salted water(1/2 teaspoon per cup of water) and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Drain and run cold water over it to cool.
• With paper towels, squeeze dry by the handful and place in a mixing bowl. Add egg yolks, margarine, sugar, lemon juice, apples and salt.
• Stir in the matzoh meal.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the cabbage mixture.
• Pour into a greased casserole.
• Place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
• Bake for 1 hour.

COMFORTING CABBAGE APPLE KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Spray a large skillet (not nonstick) with cooking spray and heat the butter in it over medium heat. When the butter has melted, lower the heat slightly and add the cabbage. Cook, stirring often, over low-medium heat for about 20 minutes. Add the apple and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons of the sweetener and the salt, raise the heat very slightly, and cook for 10 minutes more, or until soft and slightly browned. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• As the cabbage cooks, place the bread cubes in a heatproof bowl. Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the bread. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then squeeze the bread dry, discarding the water.
• Mash the soaked bread together with the potato starch, then mash in the egg yolks. Stir in the cooled cabbage, the remaining sweetener, and the raisins.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the cabbage-bread mixture. Spoon into the prepared casserole and bake for 40 minutes, or until set. Serve immediately.