Every month we feature a fruit or vegetable that is in season, along with a fun fact or recipe idea. We are currently working on a project, Citizen’s CAP, highlighting the importance of citizen involvement in agricultural policy to ensure healthy food and protection of our agricultural land. In a way, this is a continuation of a previous project, AgroKatina, through which we have published a report on the local fruit & vegetable supply chain. Find out more on www.foemalta.org/agrokatina, where you can also order a free copy of the pocket guide to seasonal fruit and veggies.
Fun fact – Red cabbage can be used as a natural dye for food or clothes, or even in kitchen science experiments since it is considered an indicator for acids and bases which changes colour when a liquid is added to the red cabbage juice. Because of this, a red cabbage can vary when grown in different soils due to the pH of the soil itself!
Sautéed Red Cabbage and Apple
Ingredients
- 1/2 head red cabbage
- 1 Apple
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red wine
- Splash apple cider vinegar
Method
- Thinly slice the red cabbage. Then slice the apple into thin wedges.
- Using a large sauté pan, melt the butter over a medium heat and add the apples, cabbage, fennel, salt and pepper. Sauté them for around 20 minutes until the cabbage softens.
- When ready, add the liquid ingredients and transfer to a bowl ready to serve.
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This project is co-financed by the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE) and the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organisation.