Buttered cabbage and leeks with mustard seeds

Buttery cabbage, sweet leeks and with a slight tang from the mustard seeds, this recipe transforms a boring old cabbage into something special. I like to serve this dish of buttered cabbage and leeks with mustard seeds as a side dish with meat. It goes especially well with roasted pork.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded white cabbage
• 2 cups shredded leeks
• 2 ounces / 60grams butter
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
• 2 tablespoons water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Shred the cabbage and leeks - see note 1
2. 2Melt the butter in a large frying pan and then fry the mustard seeds gently until they start to pop.
3. 3Add the shredded cabbage and leeks and stir to coat in the butter.
4. 4Add 2 tablespoons of water and salt to taste. Cover with a lid, and leave to steam gently for about 20 minutes until the leeks are caramelised and the cabbage has softened. Stir occasionally.
5. 5Serve as a side dish with your favourite roast or grilled meat.