Chargrilled Cabbage Wedges with Spiced Lime Butter

Name: Chargrilled Cabbage Wedges with Spiced Lime Butter
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 large white cabbage; 100 g salted butter; 2 tbsp rapeseed oil; 1 clove garlic; 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 limes, zested and juiced; 0.5 tsp ground white pepper; 1 pinch salt

Transform humble cabbage into a smoky, melt-in-your-mouth side dish with this simple grilling technique. These wedges are basted in a zesty lime and garlic spiced butter, resulting in perfectly charred edges and a tender, buttery center.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time8 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

large white cabbage
1
salted butter
100 g
rapeseed oil
2 tbsp
garlic
1 clove
chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1
limes, zested and juiced
2
ground white pepper
0.5 tsp
salt
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the cabbage by cutting it into thick wedges, ensuring the stalk remains intact to hold the leaves together during cooking. Submerge the wedges in a large bowl of cold water for a few minutes; the water trapped between the leaves will create steam, helping the cabbage cook through on the grill.

Place the cabbage wedges on the grill, positioned away from the direct heat of the coals (indirect grilling). Cover with the lid and cook for 20 minutes.

While the cabbage is grilling, prepare the spiced butter. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the rapeseed oil, crushed garlic, chopped chilli, lime zest, lime juice, white pepper, and a pinch of salt.

After the initial 20 minutes, brush the spiced butter mixture generously over one side of each cabbage wedge. Close the lid and grill for another 15 minutes.

Flip the wedges over and brush the other side with the remaining spiced butter. Once the cabbage has softened significantly, move the wedges directly over the hot coals using tongs. Continue grilling and basting until the cabbage is fully tender and shows beautiful char marks. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.