Description

A comforting and hearty dish featuring tenderly sautéed cabbage simmered with flavorful onions and caraway seeds, paired with soft, steamed dumplings made from a simple flour and egg dough. This rustic recipe is perfect for a cozy meal and can be garnished with fresh herbs for an added burst of freshness.

Ingredients

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For the Cabbage Mixture

1 medium green cabbage, chopped (about 6 cups)
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
½ cup vegetable broth or water

For the Dumplings

1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
½ cup milk (plus more if needed)

Finishing and Garnish

1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)
Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Cabbage: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds if using. Cook the mixture for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Pour in the vegetable broth or water, cover the skillet, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
Make Dumpling Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the egg and ½ cup of milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too thick, add more milk a tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency that can be easily dropped by spoonfuls.
Cook Dumplings: Using a spoon, drop portions of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering cabbage mixture. Cover the pan tightly and allow the dumplings to steam for 10–12 minutes, until they are cooked through and fluffy.
Finish & Serve: After the dumplings have cooked, gently stir in 1 tablespoon of butter for richness. Serve the cabbage and dumplings hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or chives if desired for a vibrant finish.

Notes

You can substitute olive oil for butter to keep the recipe dairy-free.
Caraway seeds add a traditional flavor but can be omitted if you prefer a milder taste.
If the dumpling dough seems too sticky, add a little more flour.
The dish is best served immediately but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cabbage and dumplings, sautéed cabbage, dumplings recipe, vegetarian comfort food, easy stovetop meal, caraway seeds, cozy dinner