If you’re looking for a delicious and unique twist on your favourite noodle dishes, fried cabbage noodles will become your new go-to. This tasty meal combines the satisfying crunch of cabbage with the comforting flavours of stir-fried noodles, making it the perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend dish.
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Oma Fried Cabbage Noodles Recipe
- 180 g egg noodles
- 20 g butter
- 1/2 medium onion
- 75 g bacon
- 500 g white cabbage
- 100 ml water or vegetable stock
- salt
- Let's start by cooking the noodles, which take the longest. Follow the instructions on the package for this.
- Preheat the pan to medium heat. Melt the butter in it.
- Meanwhile, cut the cabbage halfway and then into thin stripes.
- Add the onion and fry until golden brown.
- Add bacon and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and 100ml of water or vegetable stock (with water, the noodles cook quicker) and fry it for about 7-8 minutes.
- Frain the noodles and add them to the pan. Fry for 3 minutes to combine the flavours!
- Season with salt.
Quick and Easy: Ready in 15 Minutes
Who said that the German dishes are complicated and take ages to make? If you still think so, I will prove you wrong. Right here, right now.
German fried cabbage noodles are the perfect dish for anyone seeking a comforting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. Their rich flavours, highlighted by the enticing aromas of roasting, crispy fried onions, and savoury bacon, will satisfy your taste buds.
I could eat this once a week, no joke.
The dish is not only delicious but also extremely easy to make. If you don’t have time, you can fry only cabbage, and the dish will still taste incredible. However, onion and bacon add new levels of flavour that I don’t want to miss in this simple yet delicious weekday meal.
Traditional Ingredients
What Cabbage to choose for German Fried Cabbage Noodles?
White cabbage – is the right choice for this dish. Usually, go for either Canonball Cabbage, Dutch White Cabbage, Conehead Cabbage or Earlina Cabbage.
Butter – regular, unsalted butter.
Onion – white onion, finely chopped.
Bacon – smoked bacon cubes.
German Egg Noodles — For this dish, I use Bandnudeln, a type of German pasta that looks like short ribbons. Bandnudeln are long and flat, similar to fettuccine or tagliatelle. They have a higher egg content, giving them a richer flavour.
Preparation
There are three simple steps to prepare Traditional German Fried Cabbage Noodles.
- Cook the noodles.
- Prepare the vegetables: chop the onion and cut the cabbage into strips.
- Fry the vegetables over medium heat. Add the cabbage and season.
It’s as simple as that.
Customising Your Fried Cabbage Noodles
Add Your Favourite Ingredients
Fried Cabbage Noodles are a very versatile dish. You can use the suggested ingredients, but feel free to use other ingredients as well.
- Parboiled Sausage – any German parboiled sausage will do. My suggestions would be Wienner, Frankfurter or Bologna Sausage cut into slices
- Minced Meat – a mixture of minced pork and beef would be perfect.
- Kale – 100g of kale leaves cut into smaller pieces.
- Carrot Stripes – 50g of thin carrot stripes.
- Bell Pepper Stripes – I would go for Yellow or Red Bell Pepper
- Green Beans
I only use salt to season the noodles in my recipe because I like to keep it simple. But if you like you can add black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika powder, or chili powder.
Storage & Reheating
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze the noodles for up to 6 months.
Reheat slowly in a coated pan.
FAQ
Are cabbage noodles good for you?
A healthy dose of carbs combined with low-calorie cabbage is good for you. Just be careful with adding too much of the “good stuff”, so bacon and butter!
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this simple recipe will have you whipping up a bowl of fried cabbage noodles in no time. Let’s dive into this easy and scrumptious dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends!
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