Cabbage and Leeks with Mustard Seeds

This is a great side-dish. The mustard seeds give it a little zing, but not too much. It goes well with the Agrotikópíta or even the Mushroom pot-pies, which is what we had it with tonight.

Image stolen from biggirlssmallkitchen.com

Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
  • 2 leeks, thinly sliced
  • 500g cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 tbsp Crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • freshly ground black pepper
Putting it all together: 
Heat the oil and butter together in a large frying pan or wok. Tip in the mustard seeds and fry quickly until they start to pop. Add the leeks and stir cook gently until they soften (about 5 minutes), then add the cabbage and cook over low heat for about 3-4 minutes, until the cabbage has wilted.

Season well with salt and pepper, then add lemon juice and crème fraîche. Cook another 2 or 3 minutes.

Take off the heat, stir in the parsley and serve.

*Original Recipe from Vegie Food by Rachel Carter