Warm Cabbage And Green Beans


Marcus samuelsson, chef, and an owner of red rooster, harlem.

Steps


In a medium saucepan , over low heat , melt butter.
Add onion , garlic , ginger , fenugreek , cumin , cardamom , oregano , turmeric , basil , and cook 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a heat proof bowl.
To make the cabbage and green beans heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat.
Melt 1 / 2 cup spiced butter and add cabbage and sliced onion.
Saute until cabbage is wilted , about 5 minutes.
Add fresh tomatoes , canned tomatoes , garlic , mustard seeds , nigella seeds , turmeric , berbere , cardamom , and ginger.
Cook , over low heat , until soft and fragrant , stirring occasionally , about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile , prepare and ice water bath.
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add green beans to boiling water , reduce heat to low , and cook until bright and tender , 3 to 5 minutes.
Immediately drain and plunge beans into the water bath.
Drain beans and fold into the to.

Ingredients


clarified butter, red onion, garlic clove, fresh ginger, fenugreek seeds, ground cumin, cardamom seed, dried oregano, ground turmeric, basil leaves, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, berbere, ground cardamom, green beans, kosher salt, injera bread