Plain Boiled Cabbage

Name: Plain Boiled Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 medium head Cabbage, young (Ordinary young cabbages); 1 tablespoon Salt (For soaking); 8 cups Water (For soaking and boiling); 2 tablespoons Butter (Optional, for serving); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Optional, for serving)

A simple recipe for boiling cabbage, suitable as a side dish or base for further seasoning.

Ingredients

1 medium head Cabbage, young (Ordinary young cabbages)
1 tablespoon Salt (For soaking)
8 cups Water (For soaking and boiling)
2 tablespoons Butter (Optional, for serving)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Optional, for serving)

Instructions

1Trim the cabbage by removing the outside leaves and cutting off the stalk. Cut the cabbage in half or quarters, depending on size.
2Soak the cabbage in salt water (1 tablespoon salt in 4 cups water) for at least 15 minutes.
3Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the cabbage and ensure it is submerged. Keep the water boiling and uncovered. Cook until the cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
4Drain the cabbage thoroughly. Serve immediately with butter or olive oil, if desired.