Low-Fat Tuna Braised Cabbage

A light and refreshing home-cooked braised dish combining shredded cabbage and savory canned tuna, cooked low-fat using the tuna's natural oils.

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage
• 1 can tuna in oil
• 0.5 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• to taste black pepper
• optional black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Slice the Cabbage

   

   Take the head of cabbage and carefully slice it into thin strips on a cutting board. Creating thin strips allows the cabbage to cook down evenly and absorb the flavors of the upcoming ingredients.

   Tip: Cut the cabbage consistently so it cooks uniformly in the pot.
2. 2Rinse the shredded cabbage

   

   Place the shredded cabbage into a colander and rinse it thoroughly under running water to clean it.

   Tip: Ensure all dirt and impurities are washed away.
3. 3Drain excess water

   

   Lift the colander and gently shake it to remove excess water from the freshly washed shredded cabbage.

   Tip: Getting rid of excess moisture helps the cabbage braise properly without becoming watery.
4. 4Add tuna oil to the pot

   

   Pour the flavorful oil directly from the canned tuna into a green cooking pot to use as a low-fat cooking base.

   Tip: Using the canned tuna oil adds rich flavor without needing extra cooking oil.
5. 5Add sliced red onion

   

   Add the freshly sliced red onion into the green pot containing the tuna oil to build an aromatic base.

   Tip: Sauté the onions lightly to release their natural sweetness.
6. 6Add shredded cabbage to the pot

   

   Layer the drained shredded cabbage evenly into the pot directly on top of the red onions and tuna oil.

   Tip: The cabbage will shrink down significantly as it braises.
7. 7Add Tuna to Cabbage

   

   Open a can of tuna and add the flaked tuna meat directly into the pot on top of the sliced cabbage.

   Tip: Include the oil or juices from the tuna to enrich the cabbage as it cooks.
8. 8Add Minced Garlic

   

   Spoon or scatter a generous amount of freshly minced garlic directly into the pot over the layer of cabbage and tuna. This adds a punchy aromatic depth that enhances the savory flavor profile as it simmers.

   Tip: Freshly minced garlic will yield a much better aroma than pre-minced jars.
9. 9Season with Black Pepper

   

   Grind fresh black pepper over the layer of tuna, garlic, and cabbage inside the pot to enhance the flavor.

   Tip: Freshly ground black pepper provides a sharper and more aromatic flavor profile.
10. 10Stir the Mixture

    

    Use a pair of wooden chopsticks to thoroughly stir the cooked cabbage and tuna mixture together in the pot.

    Tip: Stir gently to ensure the seasonings and tuna are evenly distributed without breaking up the cabbage too much.

Storage & Reheating

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