Ingredients
black peppercorns
1
coriander seeds
1½
ground turmeric
1½
limes
2
noodles
200
groundnut or vegetable oil
2
onion
1
garlic
2
ginger
30
coconut milk
400
cabbage, dark green or cavolo nero
150
coriander leaves
a generous handful
Serves 4 as a starter, 2 as a main course
Serves
2-4
| Time30 mins
black peppercorns
1
coriander seeds
1½
ground turmeric
1½
limes
2
noodles
200
groundnut or vegetable oil
2
onion
1
garlic
2
ginger
30
coconut milk
400
cabbage, dark green or cavolo nero
150
coriander leaves
a generous handful
Serves
2-4
| Time30 mins
Method
Grind the peppercorns, coriander seeds and turmeric together then toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds, in a dry, shallow pan. Finely grate the zest of one of the limes and squeeze both, then add the juice and zest to the spices.
Cook the noodles according to packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a deep-sided pan, add the onion and let it soften over a moderate heat until soft and translucent. Stir the garlic and ginger into the onion. Continue cooking for a minute or so, then add the spice paste.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Shred the cabbage into ribbons the width of a pencil, then stir into the hot sauce. They will soften in the heat. Stir in the coriander and serve in large bowls.
Ingredients
black peppercorns
1
coriander seeds
1½
ground turmeric
1½
limes
2
noodles
200
groundnut or vegetable oil
2
onion
1
garlic
2
ginger
30
coconut milk
400
cabbage, dark green or cavolo nero
150
coriander leaves
a generous handful
Method
Grind the peppercorns, coriander seeds and turmeric together then toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds, in a dry, shallow pan. Finely grate the zest of one of the limes and squeeze both, then add the juice and zest to the spices.
Cook the noodles according to packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat the oil in a deep-sided pan, add the onion and let it soften over a moderate heat until soft and translucent. Stir the garlic and ginger into the onion. Continue cooking for a minute or so, then add the spice paste.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Shred the cabbage into ribbons the width of a pencil, then stir into the hot sauce. They will soften in the heat. Stir in the coriander and serve in large bowls.
This article was originally published on 4 April 2021