Sweet and Sour Cabbages

A flavorful and tangy dish featuring cabbage in a sweet and sour sauce, perfect to serve with vegetable rice or as a side dish.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 large cabbage, cut into square-shaped pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into square-shaped pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ cup tomato ketchup
• 1½ cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian option)
• Salt to taste
• 1½ tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Cook the Vegetables

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add onions, cabbage, and salt.
   • Sauté and cook for 10–15 minutes until the cabbage is slightly tender.

2. Prepare the Sauce

   • In a bowl, mix chicken stock, tomato ketchup, chili sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
   • Stir well until combined.

3. Combine and Simmer

   • Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked cabbage and stir well.
   • Let it cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

4. Thicken the Sauce

   • In a separate bowl, dissolve corn flour in ½ cup of water.
   • Gradually add this mixture to the cabbage while stirring.
   • Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.

5. Finish and Serve

   • Add lemon juice, give it a final stir, and remove from heat.
   • Serve warm with vegetable rice or as a side dish.

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~120 kcal
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 4g
• Fat: 3g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 400mg (varies based on stock and sauces used)