To prepare this delicious dish, we start by choosing a denser cabbage head, which will allow us to grate it on a large grater. This will provide a pleasant texture to the final dish. Once we have grated the cabbage into a bowl, we add a pinch of salt, then mix well to ensure the salt is evenly distributed. We let the cabbage sit for about 5 minutes, during which it will begin to release its juice. After this interval, it is important to squeeze it well to remove the excess liquid.
In another pot, we heat 150 ml of oil. Once the oil is hot, we add the squeezed cabbage and let it sauté. It is essential to add salt to taste and ground pepper to enhance the flavors. The cabbage is sautéed until it becomes soft and slightly caramelized, stirring constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot. This stage is crucial, as sautéing the cabbage will bring a deep and savory taste to the dish.
Meanwhile, in another pot, we bring salted water to a boil. When the water reaches boiling point, we add the noodles and let them boil for 5 minutes. After the time has passed, we turn off the heat and let them sit covered for another 3 minutes. This method allows the noodles to swell and absorb the flavors, giving them a perfect texture. After they have steeped, we drain them and rinse them under a stream of cold water to stop the cooking process.
Once the noodles are ready, we mix them with the sautéed cabbage, ensuring that each piece of noodle is well coated with the delicious flavors. For those who want to add extra flavor, diced smoked bacon can be fried until crispy and then sprinkled over the noodles with cabbage. This combination will turn the dish into a true culinary feast.
If we choose not to add the fried bacon, we get an excellent fasting menu, perfect for days when we want to enjoy a healthy and tasty dish. This recipe is simple yet extremely satisfying, and the final result will surely be appreciated by the whole family. In fact, my husband is always delighted with the cabbage noodles and does not hesitate to ask for double portions!
In another pot, we heat 150 ml of oil. Once the oil is hot, we add the squeezed cabbage and let it sauté. It is essential to add salt to taste and ground pepper to enhance the flavors. The cabbage is sautéed until it becomes soft and slightly caramelized, stirring constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot. This stage is crucial, as sautéing the cabbage will bring a deep and savory taste to the dish.
Meanwhile, in another pot, we bring salted water to a boil. When the water reaches boiling point, we add the noodles and let them boil for 5 minutes. After the time has passed, we turn off the heat and let them sit covered for another 3 minutes. This method allows the noodles to swell and absorb the flavors, giving them a perfect texture. After they have steeped, we drain them and rinse them under a stream of cold water to stop the cooking process.
Once the noodles are ready, we mix them with the sautéed cabbage, ensuring that each piece of noodle is well coated with the delicious flavors. For those who want to add extra flavor, diced smoked bacon can be fried until crispy and then sprinkled over the noodles with cabbage. This combination will turn the dish into a true culinary feast.
If we choose not to add the fried bacon, we get an excellent fasting menu, perfect for days when we want to enjoy a healthy and tasty dish. This recipe is simple yet extremely satisfying, and the final result will surely be appreciated by the whole family. In fact, my husband is always delighted with the cabbage noodles and does not hesitate to ask for double portions!
Ingredients
1 head of well-stuffed cabbage (about 2 kg) 1 packet of chick peas 150 ml of oil salt, ground pepper smoked bacon to taste